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Kids Wall Art
Large wall posters for kids. Your kids will love these cool posters by artist Carla Daly. Your kids will enjoy decorating their bedroom walls with these posters and their friends will think they are the coolest!

Name: ABC Wall Art             Size: 44×72cm (17.5″×28″) Time: 9:00 am every day          Prices: $ 6.8/piece Colorful ABC art for your kids’ bedroom and playroom. A fun, educational art piece that all kids will enjoy. Kids and babies will love learning their animals and the ABC at the same time!

Name: Kids World Map            Size: 45×75cm (17.5″×29.5″) Time: 2:00 pm on Wednesday       Prices: $ 7.2/piece A colorful, large print by artist Carla Daly. Your kids will love this world map showing the lands, oceans and the fun animals that live in them. An educational map that will keep your kids happy for hours!

Name: Skateboard Park              Size: 44×60cm (17.5″×23.5″) Time: 9:00 am on weekends          Prices: $ 8.8/piece Fun zebra children’s wall art! Children and kids will love these fun animals enjoying this popular kids’ sport. Boys and girls will enjoy decorating their bedroom walls with this colorful bedroom wall art.

Name: City Slickers(城市佬)          Size: 44×55cm(17.5″×23.5″) Time: 2:00 pm every day except Friday  Prices: $ 6.5/piece Cute kids wall art of two cool giraffes taking a drive through the city, unusual, fun style for kids’ walls! Your kids will love this fun giraffe wall art. Boys and girls will have fun decorating their bedroom walls with this colorful bedroom wall art.

Jane, who would like to buy a poster with the size of 45×75cm, will probably buy ________.

A．ABC Wall Art	B．Kids World Map
C．Skateboard Park	D．City Slickers

David plans to buy two posters. He should at least take ________ with him.

A．$ 15.3.

B．$ 14.

C．$ 12.

D．$ 13.3.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Kids can find two cool giraffes on Skateboard Park.

B．Kids can just learn some English letters on ABC Wall Art.

C．Kids can enjoy fun zebra children’s wall art on City Slickers.

D．Kids can get some geography knowledge on Kids World Map.

I’m a TV show host.One Sunday, I took my7-year-old daughter by the sea for lunch. On arriving at the beach, I saw JoJo, a wealthy man in the hotel business.We sat down to chat in an open air cafe while I watched my daughter enjoy herself on the swings in front of us.Our conversation varied from business to entertainment to the economy.
Suddenly our conversation was interrupted by a stranger, who politely asked permission to speak to me.Often people want to tell me something about my controversial TV show,whenI’m out on the streets.
He asked to speak to me privately, so we stood a bit away from my table.He said, “I’m James, 35 years old, father of a 7-year-old girl, who’s very sick. She needs treatment abroad.The doctors said that if she was treated in the UK, she would probably survive.But I’m poor, so can you please help me?”
Speechless, I stared in the man’s eyes full of tears and asked how I could help.After we talked for a while, I went to sit back at the table. JoJo asked me, “What’s wrong with you?Your
face changed.”I told him and he was very sorry for this family and said I had the means through the media to help him. Later we headed off to our destinations(目的地).
All weekend I thought about James, his daughter and his family.I even considered doing a special TV show to raise money for this sick child.
On Monday morning I was at the office after I finished presenting my show,when my secretary said a man needed to speak to me. It was JoJo. He walked into my office.Actually JoJo is so busy with his hotel business that I never imagined he had time to come and see me at the studios.
“Please, call the man with the sick child and tell him that I’ll pay all expenses for his sick daughter’s treatment.”JoJo said, with a check in his hand.“I’ve been married for 35 years. I wasn’t lucky enough to have a child. I want to help this child now.”I picked up the phone to call James.
Now James’ daughter is well and living a normal life, so James and his wife are the happiest couple on earth. JoJo often visits her. I’m so happy that there are so many good people on this earth.
The writer went to the beach to ______________.

A．meet JoJo on purpose

B．make a TV show.

C．have lunch with his daughter

D．help James.

James asked to speak privately to the writer rather than JoJo probably because __________.

A．He didn’t know that JoJo was wealthy.

B．He thought a TV show host could help him through the media.

C．He believed that rich people were seldom willing to help others.

D．He knew that the writer was a warm-hearted TV show host.

The writer was ________ when he heard that JoJo came to his office to see him.

A．excited	B．disappointed
C．surprised	D．annoyed

Which is True according to the story?

A．The writer was cold-hearted and refused to give help.

B．It was very impolite of James to ask the writer for help.

C．Both James and the writer were bad-tempered..

D．JoJo was full of love and was willing to help the James.

Frank Lloyd Wright is often called the father of American modern architecture．He designed buildings and homes across the United States for more than 70 years．He created most of his works from 1900 through the 1950s，but his open-living spaces and imaginative designs still appear very modern today．
Last week，the United States nominated(提名)10 of his buildings for the UN Educational，Scientific，and Cultural Organization—or UNESCO—the World Heritage List．The World Heritage List recognizes the most，important cultural and natural sites worldwide．
The 10 buildings，titled．“Key Works of Modern Architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright，”were built between 1906 and 1969．They include several of his personal homes and studios，churches，government buildings，private residences，and one very famous museum—New York City’s Guggenheim Museum．
The Solomon R．Guggenheim Museum is one of the most visited sites in New York City．About one million people visit it every year．Frank Lloyd Wright worked on it from 1943 to 1959．It was designed to create a new type of space for new types of art．The museum remains an international symbol of modern architecture that represents Wright’s unique design．
Many of Mr．Wright’s modern buildings and homes in the U．S．Midwest have also become symbols of modern American architecture．Richard Longstreth is the president of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy．He calls Mr．Wrisht“the father of modern architecture，fundamentally redefining the nature of form and space during the early 20th century that would have enduring impacts of modern architecture worldwide．”
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee will announce its decision in mid-2016．If Frank Lloyd Wright’s 10 buildings were chosen for the list，they would be the first World Heritage listings for modem U．S．architecture．The World Heritage List already includes 22 other American sites，including the Grand Canyon，Yellowstone National Park and the Statue of Liberty．
We can learn from the passage that_____．

A．Mr．Wright’s designs are out of style today

B．Mr．Wright’s designs have been widely recognized

C．Mr．Wright’s designs on modern buildings and homes are a failure

D．Mr．Wright is the owner of ten buildings

Which of the following statements about Guggenheim Museum is true?

A．It is a masterpiece showing Mr．Wright’s unique design.

B．It is a good example of traditional design．

C．It is the most famous site in New York City.

D．It is the symbol of New York City．

In which section of the newspaper can you probably find this article?

A．News

B．Science

C．Biography

D．Economy

What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Frank Lloyd Wright—the Father of American Modern Architecture

B．The World Heritage List—Cultural Collection Worldwide

C．Guggenheim Museum—International Symbol of modern Architecture

D．Frank Lloyd Wright’Buildings—On the way to World Heritage List

Clive Roberts．a director at ELS Educational Services，says English tests are changing greatly in response to the global growth in the use of English as a lingua franca—the common language used among people with I different native languages．For that reason，a lot of new tests are being developed while old tests are being improved to meet the needs of universities and employers worldwide.
Changes in language testing
“A lot of tests are now delivered online，all four skills are being tested，in some cases，by computer，in particular speaking and writing skills，which are the most difficult to assess on a computer environment，”says Mr.Roberts.
Computer testing will reduce the length of time required for testing，because the tests adjust to the test-taker’s ability．These computer-adaptive tests also increase accuracy in scoring．Computer-a- daptive tests change depending on the test-taker’s responses．They can become more or less difficult during the testing session．For this reason，the set of correct answers will be different for each test-taker．
Cultural sensitivity
Another change to language testing relates to cultural sensitivity．The term refers to material on a test that is based on a certain culture or is hard for test-takers from different cultures to understand．
Mr．Roberts says test development companies are now hiring people with intercultural communication backgrounds to review test items．The companies want to make sure the test does not upset test-takers．
Proficiency(精通程度)in language
Changes to English proficiency tests make them better at measuring the learners’ability．However，Mr．Roberts says the changes may mean the tests are more difficult for some students．
“The tests have become more proficiency-oriented．The items are being designed in such a way that they test real-world proficiency and not simply sort of an artificial environment or a specific set of skills that are taught in a classroom．So a lot of authentic texts，a lot of authentic listening passages are being used．”
The changes mean students have to be able to understand English the way it is used in everyday life，not just in textbooks．
Which of the following can best replace the underlined words“a lingua franca”in Paragraph l?

A．a universal language	B．a second language
C．a native language	D．a mother tongue

Which of the following is true about online English tests?

A．Listening is more difficult to be tested online than speaking．

B．Online English tests need more time．

C．Online English tests make scoring more accurate．

D．Online English tests are more difficult．

Why is proficiency stressed in language testing?

A．To make the test more difficult．

B．To get learners to learn textbooks well．

C．To test learners’speaking ability．

D．To test learners’real ability to use the language．

which words can best describe the new English tests?

A．More accurate but easier．

B．Less practical but harder．

C．Better but harder．

D．Less popular but easier．

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

Social change is more likely to occur in societies where there is a mixture of different kinds of people than in societies where people are similar in many ways. The simple reason for this is that there are more different ways of looking at things present in the first kind of society. There are more ideas, more disagreements in interest, and more groups and organizations with different beliefs. In addition, there is usually a greater worldly interest and greater tolerance in mixed societies. All these factors （因素）tend to promote social change by opening more areas of life to decision. In a society where people are similar in many ways, there are fewer situations for people to see the need or the chance for change because everything seems to be the same. And although conditions may not be satisfactory, they are at least customary and clear.
Within a society, social change is also likely to occur more frequently and more readily in the material aspects of the culture than in the non-material aspects, for example, in technology rather than in values; in what has been learned later in life rather than what was learned early; in the simple elements（要素）rather than in the complex ones; and in elements that are acceptable to the culture rather than in strange ones.
Besides, social change is easier if it is gradual. For example, it comes more readily in human relations on a continuous scale rather than one with a sharp division. This is one reason why change has not come more quickly to Black Americans as compared to other American minorities, because of the sharp difference in appearance between them and their white fellows.
The underlined part “greater tolerance” in Paragraph 1 probably refers to “________”.

A．quicker adaptation to changing conditions

B．greater willingness to accept social change

C．more respect for different beliefs and behavior

D．greater readiness to agree to different conditions

Why is social change less likely to occur in a society where people are similar in many ways?

A．They are so conservative that they tend to slow down social change.

B．They can easily get what they want in the material aspect of society.

C．They are so used to their conditions that they seldom want to change.

D．They have similar needs that can be satisfied without much difficulty.

Which of the following factors probably tends to promote social change fast?

A．Different points of view.

B．Traditional values.

C．Sharp divisions in relations.

D．Similar appearances.

What is this passage mainly discussing?

A．Two different kinds of society.

B．Consequences of social change.

C．The importance of social change.

D．Certain factors affecting social change.

There are a growing number of pet owners who feed their pets on raw, which means, “uncooked” meat and bones.  William Burk, a pet food specialist from the Food and Drug Administration （FDA）, believes that feeding raw meat to pets is against its goal of protecting the public from health dangers, and that raw meat and bones do not have all the required nutrition that a pet needs every day.
Recognizing how popular these foods are, the FDA has provided guidelines for producers of pet foods which contain uncooked meat for dogs, cats and other pets. The guidelines give rules to protect pet owners and pets from dangers about food safety and lack of nutrition.
Pet owners who feed raw meat and bones to their pets should deal with these products very carefully to protect themselves against possible dangers, says Burk.  Just as when you are preparing foods for human beings, use hot water and soap to wash your hands, containers, and surfaces that come into contact with the food. Don’t put your hands near your mouth until you have washed them, and don’t allow your pet to touch your face right after it has eaten raw meat.
“If pet owners choose to feed bones to their pets, they should watch their pets carefully when they are eating bones,” Burk says. “If a pet eats a big piece of bone that won’t pass through its digestive system（消化系统）, it is likely to kill the pet.”
What does William Burk think of feeding pets on raw meat?
A. It’ll make the pet owners sick.
B. It’ll keep the pets’ wild nature.
C. It’s against the policy of tile FDA.
D. It’s dangerous and lack of nutrition.
The FDA has provided guidelines for producers of pet foods with raw meat because ________.

A．pet safety is a serious problem

B．most pets are lack of nutrition

C．feeding pets on raw is popular

D．the quality of pet foods is dropping

Those who feed pets on raw should do some necessary cleaning when ________.

A．preparing raw meat for pets

B．touching the food containers

C．taking their pets out for a walk

D．preparing foods for human beings

What suggestion is given to pet owners in the last paragraph?

A．Pets should be forbidden to eat raw bones.

B．Pets should be kept away from the raw meat.

C．Pets should be checked on their digestive system.

D．Pets should be watched carefully while eating bones.

Last year I ruined my summer vacation by bringing along a modern convenience that was too convenient for my own good: the iPad. Instead of looking at nature, I checked my e-mail. Instead of paddling a small boat, I followed my Twitter feed（推特简讯）. Instead of reading great novels, I stuck to reading four newspapers each morning. I was behaving as if I were still in the office. My body was on vacation, but my head wasn’t.
So this year I made up my mind to try something different: withdrawal（退出）from the Internet. I knew it wouldn’t be easy, since I’m bad at self-control.  But I was determined.  I started by giving the iPad to my wife.
The cellphone signal at our house was worse than in the past, making my attempts at cheating an experience in frustration （沮丧）. I was trapped, forced to go through with my plan. Largely cut off from e-mail, Twitter and my favorite newspaper websites, I had few ways to connect to the world except for the radio—and how much radio can one listen to, really? I had to do what I had planned to do all along: read books.
This experience has had a happy ending. With determination and the strong support of my wife, I won in my vacation straggle against the Internet, realizing finally that it was I, not the iPad, that was the problem. I knew I had won when we passed a Starbucks and my wife asked if I wanted to stop to use the Wi-Fi. “I don’t need it,” I said.
However, as we return to post-vacation life, a harder test begins: Can I continue when I’m back at work?
There are times when the need to know what’s being said right now is great.  I have no intention of giving up my convenience completely. But I hope to resist the temptation （诱惑）to check my e-mail every five minutes, which leads to checking my Twitter feed and a website ortwo.
I think a vacation is supposed to help you reset your brain to become more productive. Here I hope this one worked.
What do we know about the author’s last summer vacation?

A．He was determined to enjoy the beautiful view.

B．His iPad ruined his plan of finishing a great novel.

C．He felt satisfied that he had stuck to his usual timetable.

D．He hated himself for acting as if he were working on vacation.

What did the author do to keep away from the Internet this year?

A．He handed his iPad to his wife.

B．He cut off his cellphone signal.

C．He refused to cheat in his house.

D．He listened to the radio most of the time.

When back at work, the author will probably choose to ________.

A．stay away from the Internet for ever

B．continue to road more and more books

C．keep control of when and how to use the Internet

D．stop checking what is being said right now completely

What is the author’s opinion of a great vacation in the passage?

A．A vacation is having nothing to do but read all day.

B．A vacation proves that a life of pleasure is overvalued.

C．A vacation is a period of time to do whatever one wishes to.

D．A vacation means a change of pace to make one more creative.

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.

To pollute or not to pollute? That is the question. In order to survive, we all need to cause pollution. Factories that process the food we eat, clothes we wear, and cars we drive have to cause pollution. The environment has the ability to absorb our waste or the pollution, but its absorption ability has its limits. If the pollution level is higher than what the environment can cope with, then that's the time when pollution is bad.
If the pollution level becomes too high, human health can be affected badly. Then, the productivity level of the sick people is low and the economy suffers. The economy suffers not only because of the lost productivity of the people, but also because the government must pay for the damage the pollution has done to its people.
This is the reason why the government prefers taxation policy. Imposing（征收）a tax on firms that pollute the environment can be considered a good strategy, as long as the tax covers all the external costs or the cost of the damage the firm has created during production.
Taxation, if enforced（执行）really well, can make firms create a technology that may reduce pollution, if they find out that it will be cheaper than continuously paying the tax. The disadvantage of this policy, however, lies in the possibility that some big firms will find the tax cheap and then they will just produce more and pollute the environment more. If other small firms find the tax expensive, thus closing down, their production will be eaten up by those firms which can afford the tax.
Therefore, it is important that lawmakers in each country, when deciding to impose a tax on pollutant emissions, first review and analyze very carefully the real cost of the damage.
We can infer from the first paragraph that

A．for human beings pollution is unavoidable

B．it's not easy to figure out how bad pollution is

C．humans should reduce the use of everyday products

D．we can survive without causing pollution.

The underlined word "absorb" here refers to”____”．

A．reduce	B．fit in
C．avoid	D．deal with

What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A．The effects of pollution on human health.

B．The relationship between people and their government.

C．The effects of pollution on economic development.

D．The relationship between human health and economic development.

Which of the following can be the result of imposing a higher tax according to Paragraph 3 ？

A．Firms may reduce the prices of their products.

B．Firms may develop some environmental technology.

C．A big firm will be broken up into small firms.

D．A small firm will try to pass the tax on to consumers.

Do you drink water that's been left sitting out overnight or even for another day? Have you noticed it tastes different?
Tap water that has been left to sit out slowly begins to acquire an off taste. Many people think that this is because of microorganisms(微生物).  But that's not what makes old water taste not fresh. For that we can thank carbon dioxide. After about 12 hours, tap water starts to go flat as carbon dioxide in the air starts to mix with the water in the glass, lowering its pH and giving it an off  taste. But it's most likely safe to drink.
However, back to those microorganisms. If you use a dirty glass day after day, there is more of a chance of bacteria making themselves known; a risk that increases if you share the glass with another mouth as well. But assuming you use a fresh glass every few days, you probably won't have a problem unless the glass has been touched by dirty fingers, and especially if those dirty fingers went unwashed after using the bathroom.
As for plastic water bottles that have been left out in the sun or in the car, step away from the bottle, warns Dr. Kellogg Schwab, director of the Johns Hopkins University Water Institute. "A chemical called bisphenol-A, or BPA, along with other things used to make plastic can leach(过滤) into your water if the bottle heats up or sits in the sun," he explains. BPA, as you probably know, has been linked to everything from heart disease to cancer.Schwab also adds that plastic used for commercial bottled water isn't meant to be washed or refilled, so use only one time and recycle. Or don't buy them at all; use refillable water bottles instead.
Tap water begin to acquire an off taste because of            .

A．BPA	B．the glass
C．the microorganism	D．carbon dioxide

According to Paragragh 2 , tap water that's been left sitting out for 12 hours____.

A．tastes better	B．is still safe to drink
C．contains few microorganisms	D．is most likely undrinkable

What should we do with plastic water bottles that have been left out in the sun or in the car?

A．Throw them away.	B．Refill them with fresh water.
C．Use them after they cool down.	D．Clean them and use them again.

Which of the following is true about BPA?

A．It is safe for people to use.

B．It is a kind of new material.

C．It can cause great harm to people.

D．It is the main material to make plastic.

In October 2013, Davion Only made an appeal on the Internet. He had learned that his biological mothr had died not long before. ”My name is Davion and I've been in foster care (寄养照管) since I was born," he said, “but I'm not giving up hope. "
The heartbreaking appeal spread quickly, and Only's foster agency received calls from more than 10,000 people. Only ended up travelling to Ohio to live with a family. But after Only got into a physical fight with one of his elder would-be brothers, the family changed their minds.
Back in Florida, Only passed through four different temporary homes over the following year, until he called Connie Going, his adoption case worker, to make a special request. Only had known Going for nearly ten years, and had asked every year if she would adopt him, but she always hesitated. “I always believed there was a better family than us out there," Going said in an interview. But last July, when Only called and asked again if she might adopt him, Going said something felt different. "When he asked me, my heart felt this ache and I just
knew he was my son," she said.
So Going, 52, invited Only to start spending time with the rest of her family-her two daughters, Sydney, 21, and Carly 17, and a son Taylor, 14, who she also adopted out of foster care.  Eventually, after seeing how well the arrangement was working, Going, who had rented a bigger home, started adopting Only. Only moved in with her family last December.He officially joined Going's family on April 22, 2015 when the adoption papers went through.
"Today, I feel blessed and honored to have been chosen to be the parent of all my children," Going said.
By making the appeal, Davion Only hoped that

A．service in his foster agency would improve

B．his biological mother would come to him

C．a foster agency would accept him

D．he would be adopted by a family

Davion Only didn't live with the family in Ohio because

A．he hated living with them

B．they finally refused to accept him

C．he has received another invitation

D．he often fought with his would-be brothers

What do we know from Paragraph 3?

A．Davion Only had fun living in different homes.

B．Connie Going had cared about Davion Only for over ten years.

C．Davion Only had a strong desire to be adopted by Connie Going.

D．Connie Going believed she would give Davion Only what he wanted.

After Davion Only joined Connie Going's family,

A．Connie Going bought a bigger house

B．the four kids often had physical fights

C．Connie Going didn't regret her decision

D．another three kids were later adopted as well

Victoria Avenue School supports the Walking School Bus initiative（倡议） a safe, healthy and fun way for children to walk to and from school, guided by a registered group of parents. If you and your child would be interested in joining one of our buses we would love to hear from you.
Bell Road route
This is a morning bus with over 30 walkers! The route is as follows: Starts at 14 Bell Road, down Scherf Road, crosses Portland Road into Ingram Street, left into Spencer Street then to school. Please call Vanessa McNaught at 5234529.
Lingarth / Mahoe route
This bus runs morning and afternoon. It departs from the corner of Combes Road and Lingarth Street at 8:10 am. There are two routes-one goes along Lingarth Street and the other along Mahoe Avenue and Manawa Road at 8:25 am. The bus continues up Manawa Road, turns right into Victoria Avenue, and goes down Dragon Drive. At the end of the school day all walkers meet at the bottom of Dragon Drive, leaving school at approximately 3:10 pm.  Please contact Toko Kofoed tokofoed@gmail. com.
Shore Road route
We gather together at Hapua Reserve at 8:15 am and depart at 8:20 am. We walk along Shore Road to Stirling Street and then up Stirling Street to school. Please contact Nicky Hall nicky. hall@simpsongrierson. com.
Spencer Street starwalkers
The route begins at the crossing of Aldred Road and Spencer Street leaving at 8:20 am.The bus then crosses Glenbrook Street and continues along Spencer Street reaching the school.  Please contact Victoria Nicholls victorian@ pascoes. co. nz.
Shera Road route
Currently this bus is not running.  Those living in Shera Road, Leys Crescent and Portland Road are welcome to register your interest in taking this bus. We hope to have the bus running in the autumn, when it will travel along Portland Road, up Ingram Street and left into Spencer Street. Pease call Vanessa McNaught at 5234529.
Part of Bell Road route is similar to             .

A．Lingarth/Mahoe route

B．Shera Road route

C．Shore Road route

D．Spencer Street starwalkers

In the afternoon,  a student taking the bus of Lingarth/Mahoe route may go along              .

A．Combes Road Lingarth Street Mahoe Avenue Manawa Road

B．Combes Road- Mahoe Avenue Manawa Road Dragon Drive

C．Dragon Drive Victoria Avenue Manawa Road Mahoe Avenue

D．Dragon Drive Manawa Road Victoria Avenue Lingarth Street

Who might be most interested in the text?

A．Bus drivers.	B．Local walkers.
C．Tourists.	D．Parents.

Even if you’re not an astronomy fan, chances are that you can easily recognize certain constellations (星座) and stars such as the Big Dipper (北斗七星) and the North Star.
The North Star is the brightest star in the constellation known as the Little Dipper. It is so-called because of the special position. If you were to stay up all night looking at the stars, you’d slowly see them move around a point in the sky known as the North Celestial Pole.
You would notice, however, that one star remains still. This is the North Star, so named for its location almost directly in line with the North Celestial Pole.
Due to its position in the sky, at one time sailors used the North Star as a navigational tool. By measuring the angle between the northern horizon and the North Star, a navigator could accurately determine the ship’s latitude.
But latitude, or the imaginary lines stretching across the globe parallel to the equator, was not enough to plot a ship’s location. Knowing latitude only allowed navigators to locate themselves on a particular latitude line at a particular distance from the equator. It was only with the invention of a way to accurately measure longitude that precise navigation became possible.
Although the North Star is no longer used by navigators, it remains a heavenly symbol of human curiosity and exploration.
Which of the following statements about the North Star is TRUE?

A．The North Star is the brightest star in the night sky.

B．The North Star, together with some other stars, make up the Little Dipper.

C．The North Star moves along the same course with other stars.

D．The North Star is exactly located in line with the North Celestial Pole.

What can be inferred from the passage?

A．The North Star could help navigators set a straight course of their ship in the past.

B．Real lines that are parallel to the equator are called “latitude”.

C．Either latitude or longitude could make precise navigation possible.

D．Now the North Star is no longer a navigational tool used by sailors.

Which is probably the best title of the passage?

A．What is a navigational tool?

B．What can be called the earliest GPS?

C．What makes the North Star so special?

D．What is the symbol of human exploration?

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