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Philip’s Complete Road Atlas Britain and Ireland

Voted Britain's clearest and most detailed road atlas（地图集）in a consumer survey, the 2016 edition of Philip’s Complete Road Atlas Britain and Ireland contains 160 pages of road maps and clearly marked service areas. It also includes 10 big city approach maps and 64 extra-detailed town and city plans.
Paperback, 248 pages.
￡9.99
Mary Berry Cooks the Perfect

The nation’s best-loved home cook invites you to share the secrets of her favorite dishes. Mary Berry Cooks the Perfect features an all-new collection of 100 mouth-watering, simple recipes for any occasion. From delicious dinners such as Slow-Roast Shoulder of Lamb or Cottage Pie with Dauphinoise Potato Topping to special summer lunches such as Fiery Red Rice Salad and Summer Pudding, this is the perfect kitchen companion.
Hardback, 320 pages.
￡20.00  ￡16.99
Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary

Anne Bradford has been editing her Crossword Solver’s Dictionary since 1957, so this latest edition is based on over 50 years of crossword solving! Every word in this dictionary has appeared as a solution to a real crossword clue. With easy-to-read clear text design, this is an invaluable reference for both difficult and quick crosswords.
Paperback, 896 pages.
￡12.99  ￡9.99
Computing for Seniors

This leading computer guide explains in easy steps how to use the Internet, email, Skype and online shopping, plus how to manage your computer settings safely and securely. Updated for Windows 8 and Office 2013, it also sets out to make Tablet PCs, touchscreens and apps easier to be used, to give you confidence in your computing skills.
Paperback, 240 pages.
￡10.99  ￡9.99
What can be expected from Mary Berry Cooks the Perfect?

A．Easy cooking instructions.

B．How to make a perfect kitchen.

C．Tasty dishes from across the world.

D．How to cook a dinner in a secret way.

What do Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary and Computing for Seniors have in common?

A．They have similar pages.

B．They are in paperback.

C．They are the first editions.

D．They have the same discount.

Which of the following can be a guide for travelers?

A．Computing for Seniors.

B．Mary Berry Cooks the Perfect.

C．Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary.

D．Philip’s Complete Road Atlas Britain and Ireland.

VOLUNTEER HELP WANTED, WORKING WITH NEW EVENTS TEAM
Gants Hill, London
We are looking for a few volunteers to work with us in the creation of a new events group which is needing help to expand and may lead to part-time or full-time work. Hours are flexible, and successful candidates will be working on social media and liaising (联络) phone calls with organizations and groups. Candidates must speak excellent fluent English.
VOLUNTEER EVENTS ADMINISTRATION
Westminster, London
We would like an enthusiastic and outgoing administration volunteer for our Events Team at our London Head Office. This opportunity would suit a well-organized person with an eye for detail and good computer skills. You will support our Events by sending thank-you letters, answering the telephone, and assisting with all aspects of event organization for 2 days a week.
LOVE MUSIC? WANT EVENTS EXPERIENCE?
Notting Hill, London
Oxfam Notting Hill Takeover are looking for volunteers for our music festival on 19th October 2013. The festival takes place in 5 places in Notting Hill. This charity event will be showcasing over 30 bands and DJs and playing all forms of music. We need a team of volunteers to assist us on the day in order to make sure everybody has a good time. If you want to be a part of a great event to help us raise money for Oxfam then please come along to our open recruitment session (招聘会).
VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
Hillingdon, London
Royal Voluntary Service is a national charity which delivers services through volunteers to help older people remain active and independent in their communities. We are growing our new Dementia Support Service in Hillingdon and need help from you! You will be required to have good communication skills.
If you want to work with the new events team, you should _____.

A．be confident

B．work full-time

C．speak English very well

D．have enough experience

In the Royal Voluntary Service, volunteers can _____.

A．communicate with older people

B．enjoy all forms of music

C．answer the telephone

D．work part-time only

All of the four ads were written to _____.

A．look for some volunteers

B．provide some job opportunities

C．introduce some new information

D．complain about volunteers’ poor service

Welcome To Thailand! Let us help you find your perfect day trips!

Phi Phi Island (by speed boat) Tour Includes: ☆2 way transfer by minibus ☆Diving ☆Soft drinks, fruit, biscuits ☆Lunch ☆Tour guide (speaking English) What To Bring: ☆Swimming suits ☆ Shorts & T-shirt ☆ Beach Towel ☆ Camera ☆ National Park Fee Price: $105 / adult, $60 / child (3-10 years) Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

James Bond Island (by ferry) Tour Inclusive of: ☆ Land transfer (pick up and send back) ☆ Coffee, tea, fruit, soft drinks ☆ Lunch ☆ English speaking guide Don’t forget! ☆ Swimwear, shorts and T-shirt ☆ Sunglasses ☆ Camera and a little money Price: $100 / adult, $60 / child (3-10 years) Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

Song Preak Rafting Daytrip Includes: ☆ Pick up from hotel ☆Rafting training ☆White water rafting 5km ☆Thai food lunch, fresh fruits, drinks ☆Riding Elephant 30 min ☆Professional English speaking guide ☆ Transfer back to hotel What We Recommend To Bring ☆Camera ☆Bananas to feed elephants Please Note! ☆Alcohol is available with affordable price． Price: $103 / Adult, $95 / Child (3-12 years) Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

City Tour Phuket Tour Includes: ☆ 2 way transfer ☆ Tour around seven places of interest in Phuket Town ☆ Soft drink ☆ English and Chinese speaking tour guide What To Bring: ☆ Camera ☆ Sunglasses Price: $45 / Adult, $30 / Child (4-11 years) Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

If Alex wants to go to Phi Phi Island, which telephone number should he dial?

A．076280856.	B．0824134883.
C．076280732.	D．076510633.

If Alice, aged 11, and her parents go to James Bond Island, how much will they pay for the trip?

A．$160.

B．$300.

C．$260.

D．$200.

Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．All the four trips have 2 way transfer to hotel.

B．The transport in James Bond Island Tour is speed boat.

C．Alcohol is free of charge in the Song Preak Rafting Daytrip.

D．The cost of Phi Phi Island trip includes the National Park Fee.

Where does this text probably come from?

A．A tour brochure.	B．A guide to geography.
C．Science fiction.	D．A science report.

Camp Takajo
Camp Season：June 20，2015 to August 15，2015
Camp Address：60 Takajo Road Naples，Maine 04055 USA
Phone：[phone]
Off-Season Address：34 Maple Avenue Armonk，New York 10504 USA
Phone：[phone]
Camp Takajo provides an upbringing environment for campers ，improving their sense of abilities and self-worth．We provide opportunities to explore all aspects of their personalities，encouraging them to take risks and expand their boundaries．By summer’s end，we hope that our campers can describe themselves in more positive and concrete terms than they did upon arrival．
We can help our boys develop：
Respect for oneself and others
Camp Takajo teaches the importance of making moral choices，forming tolerance and respect for others．Daily team games create all atmosphere of cooperation rather than“win-at-all-costs”．
Courage to face new challenges
Our diverse program of arts and sports provide an opportunity for campers to master skills of each activity．Campers participate in all activities that are offered at camp．Our ropes course and rock-climbing departments allow campers to see the importance of cooperation and perseverance in achieving their goals．
A sense of pride in belonging to a larger group
Campers are part of an age group．Older campers model appropriate behavior as they assume leadership positions．
An appreciation of nature
Our boys have opportunities to explore the natural beauty of Maine and New Hampshire on hiking and，boating．
If you want to get in touch with Camp Takjo on October 15，you should_____．

A．dial(914)273-5020

B．dial(207)693-6675

C．go to 60 Takajo Road Naples，Maine

D．go to New Hampshire

Who are the intended campers of Camp Takajo?

A．Babies

B．Girls

C．Adults

D．Boys

Campers can develop the following character-building skills except_______．

A．cooperation	B．competition
C．perseverance	D．1eadership

Welcome to the Electronic Village to explore new ways of language teaching and learning.

Electronic Village Program (Thursday, June 18, 2015)
Nearpod 9:00 am to 10:00 am Room 501 Nearpod is a software program that creates a rich context(语境) for students to learn vocabulary. The presenter will show how to use it.	TEO 2:00 pm to 3:00 p m Room 502 Our students come from different backgrounds but have the same desire to learn on-line. The presenter will use examples from his first on-line class to explain how any teacher can begin teaching on-line with TEO.
Kahoot 10:30 am to 11:30 am Room 601 Kahoot software can be used to create grammar tests which can be graded on a network. It can provide students with instant feedback(反馈), including resports about their strengths and weaknesses.	Prezi 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm Room 602 Uses of Prezi in listening and speaking courses draw students’ attention to speaking more fluently. The presenter will show how students can use Prezi to confidently present on a variety of topics, including introducing family, friends, and hobbies.

Nearpod can be used to ______．

A．offer grammar tests

B．teach listening on-line

C．help vocabulary learning

D．gain fluency in speaking

If you want to improve your speaking skills, you can go to____________．

A．Room 501	B．Room 502
C．Room 601	D．Room 602

Which of the following can assess your grammar learning?

A．Nearpod．	B．Kahoot．
C．TEO．	D．Prezi．

A teacher who wants to learn on-line teaching is expected to arrive by ______．

A．9:00 am	B．10:30 am
C．2:00 pm	D．3:30 pmB

A． FREE AT LAST
The author，Matthew Hunt，who spent half of his life in jail for a crime he did not do，has written the moving story of his lengthy fight to be set free．Now out of prison，he has taken the advice of judge to describe his experience in the book．
Call Tom at 23233388．Free delivery for the book．
B． WANTED
A 3-bedroom apartment in the city center is for rent．Very comfortable home with great garden．Free parking．49 bus stops directly outside the apartment．
Rent fee below $ 800 per month．Call Tony at 38363688
C． SINGLE CLUB
A club for singles who are looking for new friends．
Ages: 25-4 S
Activities: parties，meals，swimming，concerts，dances…
Time: We meet every Thursday at 8:30 p．m．
Address: 19 Jiangnan Road．
Tele: 34283488
D． SUNSHINE CLUB
Join us for a 10-mile country walk on Saturday，October 11th．Experienced guide offers some advice on how to keep fit．
Children and pets are welcome．
Meet at the No．I Super Market at 2 p．m．
Call at 68484866
E．SUMMER JOB
Do you like to talk with people？ Do you like to write stories？ Do you want to develop your imagination？ Do you have something special to share with the readers？ Do you want to work for a magazine？ Then come and work for us as a reporter．
Please call Laura at 55558888
F．GREEN TEAHOUSE
This teahouse is designed for couples--most of the tables are for two．And all the tables look different．Good music and excellent atmosphere．The food is a little expensive，but the service is the best．Free car parking．
Please call at 75658318 for reservation．
请阅读以下读者的相关信息，然后匹配他／她感兴趣的广告。
Adam has just graduated from Beijing University recently，He would like to be a newspaperman．
Summer holiday is coming．Silvia is looking for a book．She likes reading true stories which people have written about themselves．She's particularly interested in people who have had unusual or difficult lives．
It is Mr．Brown and his wife's third wedding anniversary．He plans to invite his wife out to a romantic place to celebrate．
Anthony is on a business trip to Brighton．His wife and the five-year-old daughter are coming with him．They will stay there for 3 months．They figure it would be cheaper to rent a house than live in a hotel．They want to find a house with convenient transportation in the center of the city．
Susan is a famous dancer with attractive figure．She is putting on weight these days，though．She is anxious to take some efficient action．

Thousands of students, from all around the world, have helped their international careers by taking EIS English studies at South Thames College London – STCL.
You too can take our first-class EIS courses to learn, and live English in London @ STCL.
1. Our experience
We have provided English for International Students EIS courses to people from around the world for 40 years.
More than 1,000 students take our EIS courses each year, often after a recommendation from a friend or relative.
Our teachers have worked in many countries; their experience will help you to develop international English communication skills.
2. A world in one college
The College has students from more than 100 countries.
When you study English with us, you will have the opportunity to meet not only UK students, but also people from all over the world.
3. ________
The College’s main purpose is to provide education and training for our local community.
We have more than 20,000 students, on a range of academic, technical and vocational courses in addition to English language courses.
All students can also use the facilities available at the college—library services, free Internet access, sports & more.
You can join a range of leisure and social activities.
4. Assured quality
STCL is a member of English UK, the national association of accredited (授权的) English language centers.
Our EIS courses meet the quality standards of Accreditation UK and are accredited by the British Council.
5. Our range of courses
We have a wide range of courses designed to meet the needs of global citizens in an international environment.
Our courses prepare you both for life in London – perhaps as a student – and for your future career, anywhere in the world.
We help you improve your English so you can communicate more effectively – for study, work or socializing…
Intensive courses meet UK immigration regulations for students.
For information about out intensive English courses, click here.
What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To attract students from all over the world.

B．To make South Thames College London known.

C．To stress the importance of EIS courses.

D．To help find a suitable training course.

Which can be the best heading of Part 3?

A．Our recreation resources

B．Free services in STCL

C．More than an English school

D．Carefully designed activities

From the passage we learn that _____.

A．the College’s history goes back over a century

B．the teachers here come from all over the world

C．the students can’t have access to library services

D．the courses are useful for one’s future career

This passage is most likely to be found _____.

A．in a school report	B．on the Internet
C．in a textbook	D．in the newspaper

Nanjing and Hangzhou summer camps offered
We are looking for hard-working and open-minded English teachers to join the Nanjing ( Jiangsu Province) and Hangzhou ( Zhejiang Province) summer camps !
Both of the summer camps will run from the beginning of July to the end of August．You will be expected to teach spoken English to Chinese students of different ages．We encourage you to bring your own culture to the classes to make things more interesting.
The information of the Nanjing camp:
● Working hours: 40 hours per week, 5 working days per week.
● Salary: about 7, 000 RMB per month.
● Accommodation: free (single room).
The information of the Hangzhou camp:
● Working hours: 5 hours per day ( =" 50" min./class x 6 classes), one day rest per week.
● Salary: 20,160 RMB in total (420 RMB per day =" 70" RMB/class x 6 classes).
● Accommodation: free (shared room).
The requirements of the summer camps:
● Native English speakers (US, England, Canada, Australia, New Zealand).
● A university degree.
● Teaching experience.
Please send us your resume (简历), copies of certificates and passport if you are interested in the camps.
E-mail: teacher1324@ sinA． com．cn
For more information you can visit our website at http://www．English summer camps.com．cn.Look forward to hearing from you soon!
What kind of people is the passage mainly written for?

A．Chinese-English teachers．

B．Foreign-English teachers.

C．Chinese-speaking students．

D．English-learning students.

How long will a teacher work for the summer campsa?

A．Less than one month．

B．About five weeks.

C．About eight weeks．

D．More than two months.

Which of the following people might be accepted as a teacher at the summer camps?
A． Wang Li, an excellent teacher from China.
B． Robert, a high school student from the USA.
C． Linda, an experienced university teacher from Canada.
D． Jerry, a university student from Australia.
Compared with the Nanjing camp, the Hangzhou camp __________.

A．has longer working hours

B．has fewer students to teach

C．provides better accommodation

D．pays a higher salary

If you are heading for Paris this year, be sure to include at least one of these shopping malls in your schedule.
Au Printemps
Tel: [phone]
Located near the Paris Opera, this huge store is well-known for household goods as well as its fashion. The store also offers many services to overseas visitors, including shipping, translation and a personal shopping service. Au Printemps, whose name means springtime, hosts several free fashion shows each week. The store’s beauty department has one of the world’s largest selections of perfumes（香水）.
Galeries Lafayette
Tel: [phone]
The Galeries Lafayette was built in 1906. It is as much fun to look at as it is to shop in this 10-storey shopping palace. In fact, the flagship store is the second most visited attraction in Paris, after the Louvre Museum. This shopping palace specializes in women’s clothing. Make sure to take in the view from the tea shop on the top floor; it’s well worth the visit.
Le Bon Marche
Tel: [phone]
This stylish Left Bank department store was Paris’ first such store. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, Le Bon Marche is particularly known for its food hall, its wedding shops and its selection of modern clothes.
La Forum des Halles
Tel: [phone]
This modern, underground shopping center was built in 1979. La Forum des Halles, the three-storey-tall shopping center offers everything from souvenirs to haute couture（高级女子时装）to entertainment, such as first-run movies and street performers. The shopping center is attached to the busy La Halle-Chatelet metro station and can be easily reached from all over Paris.
Which of the following places attracts the most visitors according to the passage?

A．Au Printemps.	B．The Paris Opera.
C．La Forum des Halles.	D．The Louvre Museum.

Which of the stores pays its special attention to women’s dressing?

A．Le Bon Marche.

B．Galeries Lafayette.

C．La Forum des Halles.

D．Au Printemps.

We can learn from the passage that ___________________.

A．La Forum des Halles is next to the metro station

B．Au Printemps is famous for its food hall

C．the clothes in Le Bon Marche are usually very cheap

D．the tea shop that is worth visiting is on the ninth floor of Galeries Lafayette

We offer five kinds of courses. Each course has been designed to help students according to their needs.
Course 1: General English
General English is designed to develop students’ basic communication skills in: Speaking and Pronunciation, Reading, Listening, Writing, Grammar and Vocabulary. Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 am to 11:00 am, $288 per week.
Course 2: Academic English
Academic English is for students who want to take the IELTS exam or for those who need to use English in a professional area. Monday to Friday: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $ 320 per week.
Course 3: High School ESL
Why not make the most of your time studying in Australia with the help from TIES? We have High School ESL classes each week specifically designed for international students. Tuesday to Friday: 8:00 am to 11:00 am, $ 25 per hour.
Course 4: Night Classes
Do you want to improve your English and get the best possible results in your GRE test? We have two night classes each week designed to meet your needs. Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, $ 60 per day.
Course 5: One on One
If you are interested in some One on One lessons with TIES teachers, we can design a course to meet your needs. One on One lessons can improve your English language skills more quickly and help students who want to take TOEFL. Tuesday to Friday: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $ 80 per hour.
If you are an English beginner, you’d better choose________.

A．General English	B．High School ESL
C．Night Classes	D．Academic English

Which course would be helpful for students who want to take the IELTS exam?

A．Course 1.	B．Course 2.
C．Course 3.	D．Course 4.

How much will you pay if you spend two weeks taking the High School ESL course?

A．$ 200.

B．$ 300.

C．$ 500.

D．$ 600.

What can we learn from One on One according to the passage?

A．Its lessons are given in the morning.

B．It’s especially designed for English beginners.

C．It’s more expensive than the other courses.

D．Its lessons are designed to only improve writing skills.

If you are only free in the morning, you may choose________.

A．Course 1 or Course 5	B．Course 3 or Course 4
C．Course 2 or Course 4	D．Course 1 or Course 3

You can call Zhang Ying if you want to _________________．

A．sell a bike

B．buy a bike

C．have your bike repaired

D．borrow a bike

If you want to find a job, and you can speak English, you can call ____________

A．843-429065

B．228-940605

C．843-316065

D．422-389506

One of the reasons why Li Ming wants someone to share his room is that __________．

A．he wants to live near the campus

B．he wants to improve his English

C．he wants his washer, dryer and kitchen to be used

D．he wants someone to use his kitchen

Robert Waller wishes to rent a room__________________．

A．near the school

B．far away from the school

C．inside the school

D．outside the city

Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2012: More than 200 B&Bs (bed & breakfast) across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for your stay at their lowest prices! Don’t miss it. Just collect the vouchers（活动券）in our B&B Daily printed from 01/ 04/ 2012 to 07/ 04/ 2012 and book the stays for your travel following the terms and conditions below:
● The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning.
● The offer is of two kinds: £20 per room, per night, valid（有效的）during stay
period of 02/ 04/ 2012—31/ 05/ 2012 and then again 01/ 09/ 2012— 31/ 10/ 2012;                                  £35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/ 06/ 2012 — 31/ 08/ 2012.
● The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.
● The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B&Bs before 28/ 04/ 2012.
● Each voucher can only be used by the holder to book one room for one night.
● If voucher holders book either the £20 or £35 per room per night, any additional
services such as lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge. But these are not required in order to take up the offer. Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available.
● Vouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve（保留） the right to charge at full price for every night of stay.
● Vouchers may not be used together with any other offer.
● The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking. Additional £10 may be paid to confirm（确认）the booking and will be returned on arrival.
● The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders’ bookings for people under the age of 18.
The voucher can be used for a stay at the chosen B&B on          .

A．09/ 01/ 2012	B．28/ 04/ 2012
C．01/ 03/ 2012	D．04/ 02/ 2012

How much should be paid for a two-night stay in October 2012 at a chosen B&B?

A．£ 70.

B．£30.

C．£35.

D．£40.

By taking up the offer, the voucher holders can choose to          .

A．have lunch or evening meal without paying extra money

B．book either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&Bs

C．use the B&B offer together with other offers

D．book the stays through B&B Daily

Here is the tour that's voted “3^rd best tour in London” on the Best Things to Do－TripAdvisor! Hairy Goat is the best and most original tour company in London．
Do you like walking around a city and discovering something that makes a great photo? London is full of interesting photo chances and maybe you need someone to lead you to them．The tour is perfect for team events，families，groups of friends and school or college classes．
Bring A fully charged camera and plenty of memory cards or film，a drink and wear comfortable walking shoes．Dress for three hours' walking outside．
Price ￡45 per adult (18yrs and over)，￡40 per child (12-15yrs) and full-time students (student ID required)．Some tours to be booked and paid in advance．Please call or email for details．Please follow the links on the website or call Corinna at [phone]．
Meet in front of the Royal Exchange Building at Bank Underground Station．Take Exit 3 or 4 from the underground station．
When See the website for scheduled dates．
Duration Three hours，at a comfortable walking pace．
Finish By an underground station within the city．Location varies daily．
A family of four，including a son of 19 and a daughter of 13，should pay ________．

A．￡180

B．￡160

C．￡170

D．￡175

According to the passage，the tour．

A．is intended for individuals only

B．offers chances to take great photos

C．has been voted the best tour in London three times

D．takes three hours on a sightseeing vehicle

According to the passage，which statement is NOT true?

A．Hairy Goat organizes the tour．

B．The tour finishes at the same location every day．

C．People can go through the website to find the date．

D．All the tours are not to be booked in advance．

Oxford’s Department for Continuing Education runs over 1000 courses per year, offered on a part-time basis. Programmes include Oxford awards and degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level, online short courses, weekly classes, day and weekend events, continuing professional development and summer schools.
Oxford awards & degrees
Over 50 undergraduate and postgraduate Oxford qualifications: certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, Master’s and Doctoral degrees, offered part-time, in the arts, social sciences, diplomatic studies, human rights law, health care and biomedical sciences, which involve overseas students. Course duration ranges from one year to several years part-time. The Department also runs a Graduate School to provide the support and guidance needed by those following part-time graduate programmes.
www.conted.ox.ac.uk/qualifications
Online & distance learning
Choose from over 90 courses across a range of disciplines. Most are short courses of 5-10 weeks, accredited (officially approved). A few longer courses result in Oxford qualifications.
www.conted.ox.ac.uk/online
Weekly classes
Approximately 500 part-time accredited classes, open to all, and held in Oxford, Reading and other locations. Topics are studied in depth over a period of 10 or 20 weeks.
www.conted.ox.ac.uk/weekly
Day & weekend events
Courses of 1 or 2 days, usually held at weekends and taught by lecturers and speakers who are noted authorities in their field of research. Many courses are offered in combination with national organizations. Over 150 offered per year.
www.conted.ox.ac.uk/dayweekend
Professional development courses
200 courses per year, ranging from day schools to short refresher courses to full degree programmes. Subjects include health sciences, public policy, diplomatic studies, nanotechnology, electronics, historic conservation, environmental sciences, public administration, higher education leadership and more.
www.conted.ox.ac.uk/cpd
Summer schools
Accredited and non-accredited courses of between one and three weeks, with over 120 to choose from. Most are designed for the general public; others are designed to allow professionals to update skills. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/summerschools
What type of writing is this text?

A．A course guide.

B．A book review.

C．An advertisement.

D．An official report.

Which programme will you choose if you want to learn from the famous top experts in your field?

A．Summer schools

B．Online&distance learning.

C．Day&weekend events.

D．Professional development courses.

Which website is useful to foreign students?

A．www.conted.ox.ac.uk/cpd

B．www.conted.ox.ac.uk/qualifications

C．www.conted.ox.ac.uk/dayweekend

D．www.conted.ox.ac.uk/summerschools

◆The Big Cake Show comes to the WestPoint Arena in Exeter, England, March 21-22. Hopefully, cakes of all sizes will be on sale and on show. An impressive list of famous people sharing their great knowledge and skill includes Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood and Gregg Wallace. Tickets, from ￡12, are available online (bigcakeshow.com).
◆From January 17 to March 8, RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey, England has some special guests to brighten the winter: beautiful butterflies. Butterflies in the Glasshouse introduces a group of butterflies from other countries feeding on fruit and the juice-rich plants of the Exotic Zone, Tickets for adults are ￡13.20, for children are ￡6.60. For a family with 2 adults and 2 children, they should pay ￡32.75 in total. For groups of more than 10 adults, each should pay ￡10.80 (rhs. org.uk/wisley).
◆The week-long London Wine Week starts from May 18. Buy a ￡5 wristband to qualify for a pocket-sized guidebook and discounted wine around the capital. Partnering with London' s best bars and restaurants, we will be organizing events such as master classes and meet-the -maker time, plus offering discounts to wristband wearers ( londonwineweek.com ).
◆The World Shakespeare Festival begins in April, with everything from foreign productions of Shakespearean plays at Shakespeare's Globe to Shakespearean plays at the Royal Opera House. Plays will run until the end of the year in London, Birmingham, Newcastle and Gateshead. And there' s a programme of events such as director talks and family workshops, Prices start from ￡60 (worldshakespearefestival.org. uk).
We can infer that Paul Hollywood is most likely to be ___________.

A．a ticket dealer	B．a professional cook
C．the event organizer	D．the cake show host

If you want to buy wine at lower prices, you should _____________.
A. eat in the specific restaurants
B. pay ￡5 for a discount card
C, buy a wristband first
D. obtain a guidebook
Which of the following activities lasts for the longest time?

A．The Big Cake Show.

B．The London Wine Week.

C．Butterflies in the Glasshouse.

D．The World Shakespeare Festival.