【推荐1】Four interesting festivals :

Grand Old Days:

Phone numeber: (651) 699-0029          E-mail address: fo@grandave.com

Grand Old Days is one of the Midwest’s largest one-day festivals. It’s held every year on the first Sunday in June. It starts at 7:45 am until 5:00 pm. You should pay $8 for a ticket to enter the live music festival gardens and you must be at least 21 years old. There are a lot of interesting activities for the whole family.

Uptown Art Fair:

Phone numeber: (612) 823-4581     E-mail address: info@uptownminneapolis.com

There is a wide variety of artwork you can buy from only a few dollars to thousands of dollars. There are also activities held by some artists. Uptown Art Fair starts on August 5th and ends on August 7th. It is free to attend. The opening time and closing time are Friday 11 am-8 pm, Saturday 10 am-8 pm, and Sunday 10 am-6 pm.

Minnesota State Fair:

Phone numeber: (651) 288-4400       E-mail address: fairinfo@mnstatefair.org

It is one of the most popular fairs in Minnesota. It starts on August 25th and goes through Labor Day on September 5th. Tickets for adults (aged 13-64) are $11, seniors (aged 65 and older) $9, kids (aged 5-12) $8 and children under 5 are free of charge. It opens at 6 am and closes at midnight. The State Fair has lots of fun activities, bands, games, and rides.

Nativity County Fair:

Phone numeber: (651) 696-5401       E-mail address: info@nativitycountyfair.com

The Nativity County Fair is a kid’s fair, but it has some fun things for adults as well. You can buy tickets for the rides and games, and the price depends on how many tickets you want to buy. It starts from September 16th to September 18th.

1. Which of the following lasts the longest?

A．Grand Old Days.

B．Minnesota State Fair.

C．Uptown Art Fair.

D．Nativity County Fair.

2. How much should a couple with their 4-year-old son pay to attend the Minnesota State Fair?

A．17 dollars.

B．19 dollars.

C．22 dollars.

D．30 dollars.

3. The author’s main purpose in writing this passage is to           .

A．advertise some popular festivals.

B．introduce some festival activities.

C．give advice on kids’ festival safety.

D．compare the costs of different festivals.

4. Where can you probably find the passage?

A．In a museum guide.

B．In a business report.

C．In a book review.

D．On a tourist website.

【推荐3】

Kuringai Chase National Park Guided Walks and Nature Activities

SUNDAY        MAY 7                    EASY Early Morning Stroll in Upper Lane Cove Valley Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the end of Day RD, Cheltenham, while the bush is alive with birdsong. Round trip: 4 hours FRIDAY          MAY 12               MEDIUM Possum prowl Meet 7:30 p.m. at Seaforth Oval carpark. Enjoy the peace of the bush at night. Lovely water views. Bring torch and wear non-slip shoes as some rock climbing involved. Coffee and biscuits supplied. Duration: 2 hours SUNDAY        JUNE 4                    HARD Baime Basin Track Meet 9:30 a.m. Track#8, West Head Road, Magnificent Pittwater views. Visit Beechwood cottage. Bring lunch and drink. Some steep sections. Reasonable fitness required.

FRIDAY       JUNE 6                         EASY Poetry around a campfire Meet 7:00 p.m. Kalkaari Visitor Center. Share your favourite poem or one of your own with a group around a gently cracking fire. Drinks and food to follow. Bring a cup and a blanket (or a chair). Cost: $4.00 per person. Duration: 2.5 hours SUNDAY       JUNE 25                      EASY Morning Walk at Mitchell Park Meet 8:30 a.m. entrance to Mitchell Park, Mitchell Park Rd. Cattai for a pleasant walk wandering through rainforest, river flats and dry forest to swampland（沼泽地）. Binoculars（双筒望远镜）a must to bring as many birds live here. Finish with morning tea. Duration: 3 hours --------------------------------------------------------- GRADING EASY          suitable for ALL fitness levels MEDIUM   for those who PERIODICALLY exercise HARD        only if you REGULARLY exercise

1. If you seldom exercise, prefer nature to literature and are used to getting up early, you’re most likely to join __________.

A．Early Morning Stroll in Upper Lane Cove Valley

B．Baime Basin Track

C．Poetry around a campfire

D．Morning Walk at Mitchell Park

2. If you want to enjoy the peace of the bush at night, you are required to __________.

A．meet at 7:30 p.m. June 6	B．bring slippers with you
C．prepare a torch	D．climb rocks for two hours

3. In the activity “Morning Walk at Mitchell Park”, one may have no chance to ___________.

A．appreciate bird watching	B．enjoy mountain climbing
C．take a relaxing walk	D．have morning tea

【推荐1】A Frenchman was once traveling in England. He could not speak English at all. One day he went into a restaurant and sat down at a table. When the waiter came up, he opened his mouth, put his finger in his mouth and took it out. He wanted to showed, “Bring me something to eat.”
The waiter soon brought him a cup of tea. The man shook his head and put his finger in and out of his mouth again. The waiter understood him and took the tea away. In a moment he came back with a cup of coffee. But the man refused it. He shook his head again and again whenever the waiter brought him something to drink, for drinks were not food.
When the Frenchman was going away, he saw another foreigner came in. This new comer saw the waiter, and put his hand on his stomach（肚子,腹部）. That was enough. In a few minutes there was a large plate meat and vegetables on the table in front of him.
1. The Frenchman signed (做手势) to the waiter ______.

A．to show he was thirsty

B．to tell him bring a cup of tea

C．to refuse the coffee

D．to ask him for some food

2. The waiter took the tea away because ______.

A．the Frenchman was angry at the him

B．he was sure that the Frenchman wanted coffee

C．he understood what the Frenchman wanted

D．the Frenchman told him to bring some thing to eat

3. Another man came in. By putting his hands on his stomach, he meant ______.

A．he was quite full

B．he was hungry

C．he had a stomachache

D．he wanted something to drink

4. We can infer(推断出) from the story that ______.

A．the Frenchman went away with an empty stomach

B．the waiter could not understand what the man said

C．the Frenchman was at last able to get what he wanted

D．the other man helped bring the Frenchman the food

【推荐2】In the US, people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don’t know. If you are sitting at a table with people you don’t know, it is impolite to light up a cigarette without first asking if it will disturb them.

At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served tap water before you order. You may find the bread and butter is free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill.

Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing times for stores or restaurants, though they usually do make rules for bars. Especially in large cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day.

Servings in restaurants are often large, too large for many people. If you can’t finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask your waitress or waiter for a “doggie bag”. It may have a picture of a dog on it, but everybody knows you’re taking the food for yourself. Supper and dinner are both words for the evening meal. Some people have “Sunday dinner”. This is an especially big noon meal. Tips are not usually added to the check. They are not included in the price of the meal, either. A tip of about 15% is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave. In some restaurants, a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there. Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.

1. Which statement is TRUE?

A．American people like sitting with people they don't know.

B．Americans prer smoking to tap water at the restaurants.

C．Bread and butter and coffee are free at American restaurants.

D．American people usually will not smoke unless they ask for permission.

2. What are the opening and closing times for stores and restaurants in the US?

A．There are no rules for stores and restaurants.

B．You can enter a bar at any time in the US.

C．Stores may be open around the clock in large cities.

D．Restaurants may be open 24 hours a day in every city.

3. What do American people always do when servings are too large for them?

A．They leave the food on the table and go away.

B．They ask the waitress or waiter to keep the food.

C．They take the food home with a “doggie bag” for their dogs.

D．They take the food home with a “doggie bag” and enjoy the food later.

4. What can you learn about “tips” according to the passage？

A．Customers often add tips to their check.

B．Tips are left on the table when customers leave.

C．People are not expected to pay tips in addition.

D．The price of the meal usually includes the tip.

5. What is the meaning of the underlined word “change” in the last paragraph in Chinese？

A．改变	B．找回的零钱
C．小费	D．成本

【推荐3】If you’d rather eat out on Thanksgiving or order the meal to go, you have no shortage of options. Here are some Chicago restaurants celebrating the holiday with a variety of dishes on offer.

Cyrano’s Bistrot and Wine Bars, 546 N. Wells St

Go French for Thanksgiving, with Cyrano’s six-course to-go menu. It’s packed with four appetizers; four vegetable sides; pumpkin soup; a choice of turkey, duck or chicken; a cheese plate, and desserts. Also included: reheating instructions. The cost is US$39 a person. To order, call (312)467-0546.

Fairmont Chicago, 200 N. Columbus Drive

The hotel is going retro (怀旧的) and green this year with its Thanksgiving to-go menu, from organic green bean casserole (砂锅) made with mushroom soup to organic mashed potatoes with bacon bits and sour cream. The meal, which serves 8 to 10, is US$195, plus tax. Orders must be in by 3 p.m. Wednesday. To order, call (312)565-6665.

Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club, 3700 N. Halsted St

The restaurant celebrates Thanksgiving a day early with a three-course menu on Wednesday. Menu items include a wild mushroom tart (馅饼) with Gruyere and Cabernet-marinated steak with Havarti mashed potatoes. The US$35 dinner each, tax and tip not included, includes a martini. For reservations, call (773)525-1111.

Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 100 E. Ontario St

The star of the Thanksgiving menu is organic, free-range turkey from Pennsylvania. To-go dinner package also will be offered, with 10 percent of proceeds (收益) going to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Carry-out packages range from US$27 for an individual turkey dinner to US$480 for a meal serving 12 to 14. Orders must be placed by Tuesday. Call (312)787-5000.

Popeyes, various locations

Thirteen of the chicken chain’s Chicago locations are taking orders now for takeout fried turkeys. The turkeys, which serve 8 to 10, range from US$40 to US$45. Use the restaurant locator at www.popeyes.com for locations and phone numbers.

1. If a person wants to order sweet food like pudding, he or she should dial ________.

A．(312)467-0546

B．(312)787-50000

C．(773)525-1111

D．(312)565-6665

2. Which restaurant offers the cheapest meal for each person?

A．Cyrano’s Bistrot and Wine Bar.	B．Fairmont Chicago.
C．Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club.	D．Lawry’s The Prime Rib.

3. If a 13-member family wants to celebrate Thanksgiving at home, they should order food in ________.

A．Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club	B．Fairmont Chicago
C．Cyrano’s Bistrot and Wine Bar	D．Lawry’s The Prime Rib