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Friendship Restaurant We have different kinds of Japanese food here. The menu is written in Japanese and Chinese. All the waiters can speak both Chinese and Japanese. Time: 11:30 am －10:00 pm Call 822-3749 to order food.

Volunteer Project Maybe you want to help others but don’t know how to do it. Volunteer Project will help you. Call 822-5566 to join it.

Dream Corner Do you want to improve your English? Do you want to practice your English with native speakers? Call 822-9027 to join the Dream Corner! Come here every Friday afternoon.

Red Bird Club Do you like dancing? Do you want to show your cool dance at parties? Join us and make your dream come true. Call 822-3331 for more information.

The Underwater World You can see different kinds of fishes and even some kinds of sharks here. You will feel you are in the sea. It’s open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm every day.

1. In Friendship Restaurant, the menu is written in both _______.

A．Chinese and English	B．Japanese and Chinese
C．Chinese and Indian	D．Japanese and French

2. If you want to help others, you can ______.

A．go to Friendship Restaurant	B．join the Volunteer Project
C．join the Red Bird Club	D．go to Dream Corner

3. Sara likes dancing . She wants to learn more , she can call _______ .

A．822-3749

B．822-3331

C．822-5566

D．822-9027

4. Tom and his friends have to finish their geography project about animals in the sea. They need some information, they can go to _______.

A．Friendship Restaurant	B．Red Bird Club
C．Dream Corner	D．The Underwater World

5. Where can you probably see these pieces of information above?

A．In the newspaper

B．In a textbook

C．In a movie

D．On TV

2 . Sitting on the “Roof of the World”, Mount Qomolangma National Nature Reserve is one of the world’s hotspots for biodiversity protection. Mount Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, is to be measured again by a Chinese team to make sure its exact height after last official measurement.

“Conducting research and protecting the region can help us learn more about the origin and development of the earth, as well as our human-beings and wildlife,” said Cheng Pengfei, president of the Chinese Academy of Surveying & Mapping (CASM).

The weather in the Mount Qomolangma area changes frequently. While the maximum temperature in the tent is more than 20 degrees Celsius, or even 30 degrees Celsius at noon, it may start snowing in the afternoon, and a gale may spring up at night, even blowing away the tents. Those taking part in the mission are ready for the task after preparing thoroughly at the base camp.

The complex geological environment has formed diverse landforms in the area. Distinctive snow mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes and glaciers can be found. And the unique ecological environment has also established a special biological diversity.

1. What can we learn from the text?

A．The ecological environment around the Mount Everest has nothing to do with its biodiversity.

B．The height of Mount Everest has been measured before.

C．The weather in Mount Everest area is relatively steady with a small temperature change.

D．Learning more about wildlife in the area is one of the most important purposes of the research.

2. What does the underlined word possibly mean in the 3^rd paragraph?

A．a name of an animal.	B．a kind of grass.
C．a strong wind	D．a name of a machine

3. Where can you most probably see the text?

A．In a geography textbook.	B．In a travelling brochure.
C．In a government report.	D．In a newspaper

3 . Camp All-Star

Welcome to Camp All-Star, your No. 1 summer sports camp for kids! Located on the famous Kents Hill School campus by the beautiful lake, Camp All-Star hosts kids from around the world. When thinking about your next overnight summer camp, consider the best—Camp All-Star!

Great Sports Summer Camps for Kids

Camp All-Star stands out among the successful camps in the U.S. We have the best sports fields and courts to make your child’s sports camp experience a successful one. Your child can enjoy playing for hours in any of our more than 30 sports and activities each day. Our camper to staff rate is three to one, which makes it possible for children to receive more careful instruction.

We have a wide variety of activities and sports to choose from: fishing, dance, basketball, soccer, baseball, and tennis. Boys and girls, aged 8-16, can customize their own schedules in our 2, 3, 4 or 6 week summer camp session for kids.

The aim of Camp All-Star is to develop athletic skills, encourage abilities in leadership, fair play and team work, and provide a fun, rewarding and memorable summer sports camp experience. Our staff have the experience and qualified training necessary to ensure that your child has a successful, memorable and enjoyable time at our summer camp.

Call Today About Our Overnight Summer Camps for Kids

Don’t let your kids waste another summer playing video games and sitting around. Let them enjoy their time and get some exercise at our exciting and friendly summer sports camp. Information for our upcoming camps can be found on our website. For additional information or questions, contact us today. We hope your kids can join us at Camp All-Star!

1. Camp All-Star stands out among the others because ___________.

A．it is surrounded by a beautiful lake

B．it provides various activities and sports

C．it offers timely information on its website

D．it allows children to play outside all day long

2. Which is one of Camp All-Star’s goals?

A．To fire kids’ imagination.	B．To build up kids’ confidence.
C．To develop kids’ leadership skills.	D．To promote kids’ self-control.

3. Where is this text most likely taken from?

A．A newspaper.	B．A guidebook.
C．A news report.	D．A textbook.

4 . Poteet Strawberry Festival

Poteet, Texas, USA
April 11—April 13
Description:

The Poteet Strawberry Festival is one of the oldest, most popular events in the state and is recognized as the largest agricultural festival in Texas as well as one of the most exciting, dynamic festivals in the Greater Southwest. The 100-acre site, which is located on Hwy. 16, 20 minutes south of San Antonio, offers free parking, clean public restrooms, handicapped accessibility, complete RV facilities, and tent covered activities during the fun, filled Festival Weekend.

The Poteet Strawberry Festival includes fourteen areas of continuous, family entertainment featuring concerts with nationally known Country Western and Tejano stars, dancers, gunslingers, clowns, puppets, regional bands, various contests, and rodeo performances. These activities are included in the price of a $10.00 admission ticket. Children aged 12 and under are admitted free of charge as well as active, reserve and retired military with proper ID.

Performers:

Craig Morgan, Pam Tillis, Rick Trevino

Location:

Poteet, Texas

Directions:

30 miles south of San Antonio on Hwy. 16

Times:

The Festival Grounds will open at 6:00 pm Fri. and at 10:00 am both Sat. & Sun.

Admission:

Adult $10.00

Children 12 & under / active, reserve, and retired military personnel with proper ID are admitted FREE

Website: http://www.strawberryfestival.com
Telephone: 830-276-3323
Email: nitaharvey@sbcglobal.net
1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．The position of Poteet Strawberry Festival.

B．The open time of Poteet Strawberry Festival.

C．The price of parking cars.

D．The price of taking a train there.

2. Jack, a soldier, together with his two children (one is 10, the other 18) wants to take part in the activity. How much should they pay?

A．10 dollars.	B．5 dollars.
C．30 dollars.	D．20 dollars.

3. The passage most probably comes from ____________.

A．the news report in a newspaper

B．the advertisement in a newspaper

C．the entertainment section of a magazine

D．the program of a radio