【推荐1】Here is some information about several famous local bakeries(面包烤房) in Indiana, the US. They serve as a social gathering place for locals.
Maple Lane Bakery
At 8260 S. State Rd. Claypool, IN. (574) 566-2917, it offers a variety of cooked pies, cookies, and bread. With 20 years’ experience Maple Lane Bakery has specialized in the making of pies. The menu includes peach pie $7.19, berry pie $7.70, apple pie $7.19 and banana pie $6.99. Feel free to place an order at least 24 hours in advance.
Betty’s Cakes & Candy Shop
At 816 E. Winona Avenue Warsaw, IN. (574) 269-1231, it specializes in cakes and offers cookies and candies. The chocolate cookies are sold at $8.99 a dozen. Betty’s Cakes & Candy Shop, started half a century ago, specializes in wedding cakes and birthday cakes. Buying a cake from Betty’s will not disappoint you as they are always excellent.
Crepes’ Quality Bakery
At 217 S. Cavin Street Ligonier, IN. (260) 894-3024, this third generation bakery is located downtown Ligonier. It offers cookies and cupcakes, and specializes in rolls and bread. If you plan to buy cookies for the office or work area, you had better get there early as the building workers arrive just before 5:00 am waiting for the doors to open.
Olympia Candy Kitchen
At 136 N. Main Street Goshen, IN. (574) 533-5040, it has been welcoming visitors for almost a century in its unchanged location in downtown Goshen, Indiana. Its tradition began in 1912 when Greek Nicholas began making his own chocolates. Today this family-owned operation offers all kinds candies and boxed candies.
If you need an order, you should call ahead of time to see if they can meet your request.
1. Which of the following pies is the most expensive?

A．Banana pie.	B．Berry pie.
C．Peach pie.	D．Apple pie.

2. If you want to order a birthday cake, you are advised to call _________.

A．(574) 533-5040	B．(574) 566-2917
C．(260) 894-3024	D．(574) 269-1231

3. Which of the following bakeries has the shortest history?

A．Maple Lane Bakery	B．Crepes’ Quality Bakery
C．Olympia Candy Kitchen	D．Betty’s Cakes & Candy Shop

4. The author wrote this passage mainly to __________.

A．warn customers to order bakeries in advance

B．tell readers some travel information

C．make the bakeries better known to readers

D．persuade more people to eat pies

【推荐3】History Fair Competition

Understanding history is vital to understanding ourselves as a people and as a nation. History is much more than the study of dusty old objects and events long past. It is an essential part of who we are today and who we will become. Thornton fiddle School History Fair Competition makes understanding history exciting, engaging, and fun!

This Year’s Theme

All participants must address how communication or transportation technology has promoted the quality of life for Americans throughout history. To many people, technology means computers, hand-held devices, or vehicles that travel to distant planets. However, technology is also the application of scientific knowledge to solve a problem, touching lives in countless ways.

Individuals or groups may enter one of the following categories:

·Performance.

·Documentary

·Essay Writing

Category Requirements

Performance: A dramatic presentation of the topic no more than 10 minutes long. If special clothes are used, they should truly represent a given period.

Documentary: A visual presentation (such as a video, slide show, or computer project)no more than 10 minutes long. A desktop computer, screen, projector, and loudspeakers will be available. Students must provide their presentations on CDs before Friday, March 23.

Essay Writing: An academic paper of 2, 000 to 2, 500 words. No illustrations (图解) are allowed. Please do not include covers. A list of references must be included.

Important Dates

January 5       Submit a topic proposal to your history teacher. The teacher may require a second proposal if the first is off-topic or unclear.

February 5       Submit a first draft of your essay, performance script（脚本)，or documentary highlights.

February 19       A committee of teachers will evaluate materials and give opinions. Students then have an opportunity to improve their products

March 9        Submit a final draft of your essay.

March 15       Performance and documentary committee preview

March 24       Thornton Middle School History Fair Competition

1. What is the theme of this year’s competition?

A．Technology advances science.

B．Science interacts with technology.

C．Science has made the study of history easy.

D．Technology has improved the life of Americans.

2. What would a participant have to do with an essay of 1, 500 words to meet the category requirement?

A．Remove the references.

B．Provide a cover for the essay.

C．Explain the details with illustrations.

D．Include more information in the essay.

3. What will the committee of teachers do on February 19?

A．Make comments on the materials.

B．Improve the participant’s first draft.

C．Preview performances and documentaries.

D．Collect a second proposal from the participant.

【推荐1】Istanbul & Faces

Titled “Timeless City: Istanbul & Faces”, the Turkey photography exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of Istanbul and Shanghai’s sistership. The 42­year­old photographer focuses on the distinctive (独特的) historical quarters and the atmosphere that spreads in Istanbul. His work also pays respects to its people as well, with well­defined portraits.

Date: Till Jan. 18, 10 a.m.—4 p.m.   Venue: Shanghai Art Collection Museum.

Knitted Works

The knitted (编织的) show is aimed at raising awareness of post natal depression. The works were created by more than 20 mothers from different cities. All the knitted dolls and other works will be sold with the profits (利益) going to charity when the exhibition ends. If you are interested in the knitted works, you can order a special piece.

Date: Till Jan. 1, 7 a.m.—9 p.m.   Venue: B1 Jinxiu Fun.

Old Shanghai Teahouse

The newly­opened zone at Shanghai Dungeon features nostalgic sets and experiences for visitors to have “scary fun”. Visitors can wear traditional Chinese costumes and take photos with the performers.

Date: Daily, 11 a.m.—8 p.m.   Venue: Mosaic Shanghai Mail.

Musical Titanic

The Tony Awards winning musical “Titanic” is in Shanghai with more than 100 characters cast. The impressive stage effects promise to take the audience to the bottom of the ocean.

Date: Till Jan. 22, 2 p.m.—7:30 p.m.   Venue：SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.

1. Where should you go if you want to learn more about Turkey’s history?

A．B1 Jinxiu Fun.

B．Mosaic Shanghai Mail.

C．Shanghai Art Collection Museum.

D．SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.

2. What can we know about knitted works?

A．People can have a talk with the creators.

B．All the works can be sold when the show begins.

C．They were made by people from different places.

D．The show offers people chances to learn how to make one.

3. What makes the Musical Titanic special?

A．Its opening time is the longest.

B．It raises money for a special purpose.

C．It allows interacting with performers.

D．It offers a lifelike experience under water.

【推荐2】April 7^th is the World Health Day. To celebrate it and draw people’s attention to health, Class 17 has held a Health Corner. Here is a health tip from a student.

1. Shanghuo usually happens to people in_________.

A．spring	B．summer
C．autumn	D．winter

2. The following signs show you catch a fire EXCEPT _________.

A．a burning nose	B．oily skin
C．a sore throat	D．a high fever

3. According to the tip, you’d better _________ to deal with Shanghuo.

A．go to hospital	B．drink leaf teas
C．take some medicine	D．lie down and have a rest