【推荐1】Passenger Information

Carry-on Bag Rules

When travelling on China Southern planes, we ask our customers to follow our simple bag rules.

—Each passenger is allowed to bring one bag onto the plane.

…Weight limit: Each carry-on bag may weigh upto 10 kilos.

—Size limit: Each carry-on bag can be up to 110cm long, 60cm high and 30cm wide.

—Additional bags and oversized/overweight bags may be allowed on the plane if there is enough room. There will be a fee for such bags （see the table below）. Please note that if your bag breaks more than one rule then you must pay a fee for each rule broken.

Safety Rules

For the safety of our passengers, the following items must not be taken onto the plane:

—Bottles containing gas （e.g. cigarette lighter）

一Bottles containing any cream, oil or other liquid that are over 100ml.

Note:

If you have any liquid medicines over 100ml that you must use during your flight, please contact our customer service manager on 34533566 to make arrangements at least 24 hours before your departure. You will need to have a doctor's letter explaining why you need the medicine.

Bag Fees

	Rule	Fee
Overweight*	Bags heavier than 10 kilos	¥100 per kilo over limit
Oversized**	Bags larger than 110cmX60cmX30cm	¥250 per bag
Extra bags		¥400 per extra bag

*No bag over 15 kilos will be allowed on the plane. **No bag over 150cm long or 80cm high may be taken on the plane. Passengers must put such bags in the plane's storage.

1. What is not allowed to be taken onto the plane by a passenger?

A．.A 100ml bottle of cream.	B．A gas bottle
C．A bag that is 120cm long.	D．Medical equipment

2. When must a passenger speak with the manager about taking over 100ml of liquid medicine onto their flight?

A．.After they get on the plane.	B．Six hours before their flight
C．.When they arrive at the airport.	D．At least one day before their flight

3. How much will a passenger pay for a carry-on bag that is 110cmX50cmX25cm in size and weighs 13 kilos?

A．¥300.	B．¥250.
C．¥550.	D．¥850

【推荐2】Elixir

written by Eric Walters

Twelve-year-old Roth becomes a friend of Dr. Banting and his assistant, Mr. Best,who are in search of a cure for diabetes (糖尿病). She finds herself torn between her   sympathy for the animals being experimented on and her friendship with Banting and   Best.

George Washington Carver

written by Elizabeth Macleod

Meet the "Peanut specialist", George Washington Carver, the inventor and professor who made over 325 products out of peanuts. Through his agricultural research, he also greatly improved the lives of countless black farmers in the   southern Unite States. See also MacLeod's Albert Einstein: A life of Genius.

The Inuit Thought of it: Amazing Arctic Innovation

written by Alootook Ipellie and David MacDonald.

Explore more than 40 ideas necessary to Inuit survival. From ideas familiar to us today to inventive concepts that shaped their lives, celebrate the creativity of a remarkably intelligent people. Also see other books: the Chinese thought of it by Tingxing Ye and A Native American Thought of it by Rocky Landon and David MacDonald.

Made in Canada:101 Amazing Achievements

written by Bev Spencer

What things do we use daily that have a Canadian connection? Here Are 101 common things that were invented in Canada or by a Canadian, including the Blackberry, alkaline (碱) batteries the Blue Box recycling program.

Newton and the Time Machine

written by Michael McGowan

Ten-year-old boy Newton has invented a time machine to see Dinosaurs up close.

But it disappears on a test run with his two huge friends, King Herbert and Queen   Gertrude, in it! Can he save them before time runs out?

1. Which of the following best describes Roth's feeling in Book 1?

A．Frightened.	B．Curious.
C．Painful.	D．Disappointed.

2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Book 3 introduces 40 inventive concepts.

B．Animals are mentioned in Book 1 and Book 5.

C．Alkaline batteries were invented by Dr. Banting.

D．George Washington Carver was a black farmer in the US.

3. In Book 5, King Herbert and Queen Gertrude are _____.

A．Newton's human friends	B．the names of the time machine
C．the inventions of the time machine	D．two dinosaurs

4. If you are interested in native Americans, you may read the book by _____.

A．Elizabeth Macleod	B．Eric Walters
C．Rocky London & David MacDonald	D．Bev Spencer

【推荐2】Harvard English Language Center

Information for New Students

CLASS TIME: 9:00a.m.—10:00a.m., 10:30a.m.—12:00a.m., 1:30p.m.—3:00p.m..

The Language Center is open from Monday to Friday. Each class has one afternoon free per week. On the first day, go to the lecture hall to check your timetable.

SELF-ACCESS: The language laboratory (Room 1110) is open from Monday to Friday (3:15p.m. -5:00p.m.) for all full-time students.

You can learn how to use computers for language games or word-processing. There are tapes for students to borrow to practice their English. Go in and ask the teacher to show you. If you plan to take public examinations, there are dictation and listening comprehension tapes for you to practice with. There are close exercises on the computers. Ask your class teacher for a list of past exam essays. Students can borrow tapes to take home but they must be returned after two days.

ATTENDANCE（出勤）：All students are expected to attend classes as it is required. Students who do not attend classes will be reported to OSS. Eighty percent attendance is required for students to receive their certificates (证书) when they finish their courses. It is also required by OSS for an extension to your visa.

BOOKS: If students are given course books, the books are their responsibility. If a book is lost, the student will be expected to pay for it.

If students wish to buy books, there is a bookshop in the college specializing in English books (Room 3520).

1. When do classes begin and end on a full day?

A．8:30a.m.—1:30p.m..	B．9:00a.m.—3:00p.m..
C．10:30a.m.—3:15p.m..	D．3:15p.m.—5:00p.m..

2. Timetable can be seen in _____.

A．the classroom	B．Room 3520
C．the lecture hall	D．Room 1110

3. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

A．80% of the students can receive their certificates when they finish their courses.

B．Students can borrow tapes to practice their English.

C．Books can be taken home but they must be returned after two days.

D．The librarian will be expected to pay for the lost book.

【推荐1】DIFFERENT PACKS, SAME GREAT QUALITY

Townsville, Australia’s largest farming families, enjoyed the most exceptional pasture in Australia. The people at Townsville blend dairy goodness and clever ideas to bring you great tasting innovative products, which have been shipped to America, Canada and exported to Austria.

Like our lightest one — instant skim (脱脂的) milk powder that makes 10 litres of delicious skim milk. So you never run out of milk again.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: TO MIX 1 CUP (250ML)

• Add 1/4 cup(25g)of instant Townsville Skim Milk Powder to 1/2 cup of hot or cold water.

• Add more water to make up 1 cup.

• For best result always add powder to water.

• For richer taste and extra nutrition, use additional powder to suit your personal taste or preference.

• To improve the natural taste of this product, we recommend storing the liquid milk in the refrigerator overnight before consumption.

NOTICE:

• Store powder in a cool, dry place.

• Keep refrigerated at or below 4 degrees centigrade no more than 3 days.

• Once opened, store in an airtight container.

1. In which country is Townsville — a world-famous dairy product brand made?

A．Australia.	B．Austria.
C．Canada.	D．America.

2. What should a user do if he/she wants the milk to taste a natural taste?

A．Add some sugar to the milk.

B．Remove the cream from the milk.

C．Put it in the fridge before using it.

D．Increase its amount in the liquid milk.

3. Where are you suggested putting the powder once it is opened?

A．In a plastic bowl.	B．In a warm room.
C．In a watertight jar.	D．In a closed container.

【推荐2】Asia is the birthplace of the world’s three ancient civilizations: ancient China, ancient India and Babylon. Each gave the world different architectural styles and global landmarks, such as the Great Wall of China. Taj Mahal of India.With the conclusion of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilization, let’s take a look at the architecture of Asian civilizations.

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is an ancient defense project with the longest construction time and the largest workload put into a landmark, stretching out to a total length of more than 5,000 kilometers. Only when you have been to the Great Wall and witnessed its majesty can you truly say you have visited China.

Angkor Wat,Cambodia

The Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the largest religious monuments in the world,built on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman Ⅱ in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura(present-day Angkor),the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum(陵墓).

Taj Mahal, India

The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra.It was commissioned in 1632 by Mughalemperor Shah to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being“the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”

Al-Khazneh, Jordan

Al-Khazneh, also known as the Treasury, is one of the most delicate temples in the ancient Arab Nabataean Kingdom city of Petra,Jordan. The 45-meter-high and 30-meter-wide building is a magnificent building with a pronounced Greek style. It is said to have been a place where pirates hid their treasure.

1. What is special about the Great Wall compared with the others in the article?

A．It is the longest man-made project in the world.

B．It was listed in the UNESCO world Heritage Site.

C．It was used as a defense project in the ancient China.

D．It used to be used as a religious/purpose in China

2. Which of the following is one of the largest religious monuments?

A．The Angkor Wat.	B．The Taj Mahal.
C．AI-Khazneh.	D．The Treasury

3. Which of the landmarks has been affected by the Greek culture?

A．The Great Wall.	B．The Angkor Wat.
C．The Taj Mahal.	D．AI-Khazneh.

【推荐1】London Shops

The Craft Store is a lovely little store for those who like making things by themselves. A great number of tools can be used for everything from candle making to making your own dress! Once you get into this store, you will be attracted by all the things you can do.

Phone: (020) 7636-0611              Address: 3080 Wonderland Road

The London Shop is a small shop in Baker Street which sells high-quality goods for the choosy tourists. It has a series of the usual tourist items, including lovely Rose teapots, cups and lots of teas. For the collectors there are model cars of every model from Rolls-Royce to Mini.

Phone: (020) 7935-1441        Address: 198 Baker Street

Nothing New is a great store for those who love old things with a bit of history. Even if you can’t afford the prices, it’s a great place to travel around and look at the old clothes and jewellery. You might even be able to pick up old musical instruments, but that depends on luck and your budget (预算)!

Phone: (020) 7038-3718        Address: 1 Farringdon Street

Active is a great store to suit all budgets. On the first floor there are informal and sports clothes for those who don’t want to spend much money on looking good. On the second floor there is equipment for the serious sportsman who wants quality and style.

Phone: (020) 7487-3370        Address: Long Tall Sally 19-25 Chiitem Street

1. Who will like the Craft Store best?

A．People who are not rich.	B．People who like making things by themselves.
C．People who love old things.	D．People who like designing clothes.

2. If you’re interested in collecting models of cars, where can you go?

A．198 Baker Street.	B．1 Farringdon Street.
C．3080 Wonderland Road.	D．Long Tall Sally 19-25 Chiitem Street.

3. For those who want to buy some sports clothes, which store is their best choice?

A．The London Shop.	B．Nothing New.
C．The Craft Store.	D．Active

【推荐2】Mountain-biking

You can choose from guided downhill or cross-country mountain biking to road cycling and families can enjoy peaceful, slower paths and farm trails.

Extra activities include hiking, water park.

GO: Five-night B&B packages including transfers and guided biking, from £374 per person. Bike hire from around £15 a day. See wizzair. com.

Camping

Get back to basics on a campsite with none of that fancy glamping. The pitches are large so you can light your own campfire at night. Walkers are in heaven here, hiking among the limestone hills filled with traditional stone walls.

Also a great destination for fishing, sailing and windsurfing on nearby Lake Semerwater.

GO: Non—electric grass tent pitches from £20 a night. Tipi already pitched from £70 a night. See pitchup.com.

Whale-watching

Scotland’s west coast, one of Europe’s best places to catch sight of whales, has launched a new whale trail. It features 30 top places offering opportunities to see the wildlife and showcases whale heritage sites.

GO: Accommodation along the trail is reasonable including B&B in a double room at Torran in Ullapool from £70 a night. See bandbullapool. co. uk.

1. How much might you pay for two days’ bike-hiring in Mountain-biking?

A．£15.

B．£20.

C．£30.

D．£374.

2. What will you do in Camping?

A．Hunt for animals.	B．Enjoy challenging camping.
C．Visit traditional stone walls.	D．Climb an across-country mountain.

3. Where can you find coastal B&Bs?

A．At bandbullapool. co. uk.	B．At pitchup. com.
C．At wizzair. com.	D．At aurora zone. com.

【推荐3】A farmer had a cow. He took very good care of this cow and one day when it was ill, he was very worried. He telephoned the vet.

“What’s the problem?” The vet asked him when he arrived.

“My cow’s ill,” the farmer said. “I don’t know what’s the matter with her. She’s lying down and won’t eat.   She’s making a strange noise.”

The vet looked over the cow.   “She’s certainly ill,” he said, “and she needs to take some very strong medicine.”

He took a bottle out of his box, put two pills into his hand and said, “Give her these. The pills should make her better.”

“How should I give them to her?” the farmer asked.

The vet gave him a tube (管子)and said, “Put this tube in her mouth, then put the pills in the tube and blow.   That’ ll make it.”

The next day the vet came to the farm again. The farmer was sitting outside his house and looked more worried.

“How’s your cow?” the vet asked.

“No change,” the farmer said, “and I’m feeling very strange myself.”

“Oh?” the vet said, “Why?”

“I did what you said,” the farmer answered.   “I put the tube in the cow’s mouth and then put two pills down it.”

“And?” the vet asked.

“The cow blew first,” the farmer said.

1. In the story, the vet must be _________.

A．the farmer’s friend	B．a milk factory
C．a hospital for cows	D．a doctor for animals

2. The farmer asked the vet for help when his cow _______

A．couldn’t lie down	B．didn’t eat the pills
C．couldn’t make any noise	D．was ill

3. Which of the following is true?

A．The farmer ate the pills himself.

B．The cow got better after taking the medicine.

C．The vet came to help farmer change the cow the next day.

D．The farmer waited for the vet outside his house the next day.