2 . Fiji is one of the world’s top five honeymoon destinations according to a CNN.com travel poll (民意调查).

Nisa Bula — Welcome to Fiji. This heartfelt greeting is your warm invitation to visit a undiscovered paradise! More than anything else, the Fiji Islands are a unique destination, a South Pacific tropical island paradise of charm and cultural diversity. Its miles of unspoiled beaches, sparkling lakes and shining sunsets offer an experience you’ll never forget.

From giant mountains to tiny atolls (环礁), Fiji’s 300 tropical islands are as richly varied as the diverse friendly people who inhabit them. They equally welcome the couple in search of privacy or the group on the trip of a lifetime.

Year-round warm weather, a stress free environment and world-class facilities with first class service make Fiji as near as possible to paradise — a truly great escape.

TOP FOUR THINGS TO DO IN FIJI:

●Snorkel (潜泳) and dive on large coral reefs

●Visit a traditional Fijian village

●Swim in the warm, crystal clear water

●Sail around the Yasawa Islands

A Few Facts:

Population: A mere 750,000 people inhabit the Fiji Islands — the majority of whom live on the two larger islands. Time Zone: Fiji is 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. Electricity: 240 volts — most resorts and hotels have 110-volt converters (转换器). Taxes: Currently, the rate of tax is 10%, which is applied to all goods and services supplied. Climate: Now you have found paradise! Fiji enjoys the perfect climate year round. November to April 86℉, May to October 79℉.

1. What can we learn from the CNN.com travel poll?

A．The heartfelt greeting is unique.	B．There live friendly people in Fiji.
C．Fiji is one of the top five attractions.	D．Fiji is popular with newly married couples.

2. Which of the following activities is recommended in Fiji?

A．Wandering around a traditional village.	B．Going skiing on the Yasawa Islands.
C．Swimming in the cold and clear water.	D．Collecting living coral.

3. What kind of fact do we know from the last paragraph?

A．Fiji is 12 hours ahead of Beijing Time.	B．10% tax will be paid for the services.
C．December is the hottest month in Fiji.	D．People rarely live on the two larger islands.

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The frightening day of our diving test was here. Our parents thought we were lucky to have an Olympic-size swimming pool at the school. My mom stressed that the swimming pool was one of the best in our city. But I didn’t feel happy about it at all. Instead, I felt afraid of the swimming pool. It was mainly because I was terribly shy.

I was so shy that I always sat at the back of the room in class so I’d not be called upon to read. As for the present physical education class each Monday morning, I would work my way to the back of the line forming at the diving board so I would not have to practice the dives.

Now, it was another Monday morning - the morning of our diving test. My blood ran cold when the teacher Ms. Robbins announced that we would be graded for our final on the most difficult dive- the jackknife. And she added, “This diving test is important. The one who fails has to spare time in the following Monday mornings to practice diving in this swimming pool and attend this test again.”

My body kept shaking with fear as the line to the scary diving board shortened. As I watched, each student seemed to perform the challenging dive effortlessly. And shortly I would have to attempt something that I had never even practiced before.

Then I remembered someone telling me that when you picture yourself doing a skill over and over, it’s just as effective as physically practicing that skill. So I watched carefully as each classmate jumped at the end of the board once, added a jump for height, folded their body in half to reach for their toes, and finally straightened out like an arrow for going into the water. After carefully watching for a while, I was actually in a state of surprise, because all of a sudden I realized that it was possible for me to perform these four steps of diving.

Eventually all classmates except me finished jumping. The teacher announced that it was my turn.

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With my heart knocking wildly, I walked down the diving board towards its end.

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Knowing I failed, I climbed out of the pool, embarrassed.

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7 . Fahim was only 11 years old when he first met Alberto Cairo in 1993 in a hospital in Kabul, the Afghan capital.

At the time, Kabul was caught in a bloody civil war. After his left leg was blown off, Fahim went to the hospital to seek treatment. This is a hospital run by the International Committee of the Red Cross(ICRC). There, he met Alberto Cairo, who arrived in Kabul in 1990.

Over the next three decades, Fahim has made countless trips to the hospital. During those visits, the compassionate(有同情心的)treatment from Cairo deeply moved him. “He is a friend of the Afghan people.” Fahim said of Cairo. When Fahim decided to study medicine, it was Cairo who kept encouraging him. Today Fahim works as a nurse and an anesthetist(麻醉师)in a hospital in Afghanistan.

Fahim is only one example of what Cairo leaves behind in Kabul. For Cairo, the job as a doctor came by chance. “I was a teenager in Italy when I saw a man doing something that seemed so simple and so helpful: helping people to walk. That moment left a strong impression on me. I eventually left my training as a lawyer behind to choose medicine.”

In his early years in Afghanistan, Cairo was shocked by the great number of patients seeking treatment for wounds caused by the war. Each year, the rehabilitation(康复)centers treat more than 13,000 new patients-most of whom, like Fahim, require lifetime treatment.

At first, the ICRC's treatment center only focused on war sufferers, but Cairo expanded its treatment to include all people with disabilities in the country. He made two decisions that have left a lasting impact. One was to employ former patients to work in the treatment center. The second was to organize an athletic group for people with disabilities. “My final goal is to let each patient go back to society and live with dignity(自尊),” said Cairo while waiting to begin his daily round in the West Kabul rehabilitation center.

1. Why has Fahim made countless trips to the hospital in Kabul?

A．To express his appreciation to Cario.	B．To carry out his work as a nurse.
C．To strengthen his friendship with Cairo.	D．To receive his lifetime treatment.

2. Why did Cairo choose to be a doctor?

A．He followed his childhood dream.	B．He valued the virtue of helpfulness.
C．He was removed from the law school.	D．He was shocked by the war.

3. What is Cario's ultimate aim as a doctor?

A．To build more rehabilitation centers.	B．To give treatment to war sufferers.
C．To offer jobs to all with disabilities.	D．To bring dignity to patients.

4. Which part of a newspaper is the text probably from?

A．Entertainment.

B．People.

C．Technology.

D．Culture.

8 . You can make a difference to the life of others by signing up to be a volunteer.

Volunteer Opportunities
Portugal

Teach natives conversational skills with varying English abilities in classrooms, offices, and community centers. Help choose assignments in public elementary and secondary schools, or with young adults in technical or trade schools.

Peru

Volunteers with a medical background can choose to spend their time working at medical centers. Others can spend their time practicing conversational English with local students.

Tanzania

Support a community’s quest for development through food and nutrition, health and education projects. Work in the greenhouse nurturing seedlings(幼苗)for seasonal plantings.

Nepal

Teach business management, help repair living and learning spaces, provide support and training for disadvantaged women, and nurture poor children.

Cuba

Build bridges of friendship through conversational English classes. Work alongside local women sewing and knitting baby clothes, aprons, crafts, etc, which are sold to benefit the women’s cooperative interests.

About Global Volunteers

Established in 1984 by Bud Phibrook and Michele Gran, Global Volunteers is an international nonprofit organization assisting worldwide community development programs by organizing short-term volunteers on local work programs, as well as providing project funding and child sponsorships. Since 1984, Global Volunteers has helped partner communities deliver most of these services to local people worldwide, and been trusted by more than 34,000 volunteers.

1. If you major in medicine, which country will you most probably choose to be a volunteer?

A．Tanzania.

B．Nepal.

C．Peru.

D．Cuba.

2. What service do all the listed countries have in common?

A．Teaching conversational English.	B．Caring for at-risk children.
C．Giving training to women.	D．Providing education support.

3. What do we know about Global Volunteers?

A．It is a community organization.	B．It helps develop communities globally.
C．It is targeted at material rewards.	D．It mainly provides funding help.

9 . Young Music Scene Concert

Young musicians from all over Germany perform at Young Scene Concert at Berlin’s famous Quasimodo music hall. The concert is part of the Berlin Festival.

Time: 15—20 Nov.

Place: 45, 18756 Berlin, Germany

Cost: Various

Phone: +34 (0) 45 839 5986

Email: info@quasimodo.de

Documentary Film Month

Cinemas, schools and libraries across France and the French-speaking world take part in November’s Documentary Film Month. About 120, 000 visitors take part each year.

Time: 1—20 Mar.

Place: 25 Road Pyramids, 75001 Paris

Cost: Various

Phone: +12 (0)1 43 38 1973

Email: info@paris-touristoffice.com

Craft (工艺) Show

You can come to the show twice a year, in spring and at Christmas. There are hundreds of artisans (手艺人) from across Canada selling jewellery, pottery, glass, ironwork and clothing.

Time: 26 Nov.—7 Dec.

Mon.—Fri. 11 am—10 pm

Sat. 10 am—8 pm

Sun. 9 am—6 pm

Place: Direct Energy Centre

Cost: $10

Phone: +7 658 198 3245

Email: askus@oneofakindshow.com

Toronto Garden and Flower Show

The Canada Blooms Show every year at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is the country’s largest indoor garden show.

Time: Mon. 9 am—6 pm

Sun. 11 am—5 pm

Place: Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Cost: $18; under 12 free

Phone: +1 235 4478768

Email: info@mtccc.com

1. People can enjoy music at Young Scene Concert from________.

A．1—20 Mar.

B．26 Nov.—7 Dec.

C．15—20 Nov.

D．Mar.—20 Nov.

2. You can e-mail ________if you want to see Documentary Film.

A．info@mtccc.com	B．info@paris-touristoffice.com
C．askus@oneofakindshow.com	D．info@quasimodo.de

3. You can buy ________at the Craft Show.

A．some books about film	B．different kinds of flowers
C．classic music CDs	D．glass, ironwork and clothing

10 . Summer Classes at the Community Center

The Community Center is offering adult summer classes again this year.The schedule(时间表)includes classes in basic computer skills，painting，drawing，and dance.

Registration

There are two ways to register for classes：

Go to our website：www.cc.org/classes/summerschedule. Click on “Class Descriptions”to see a full listing of the classes this summer.Decide which class or classes you are interested in.

Then click on “Register Now” and a registration form will appear.Complete the form and work out the amount of money you should pay for your classes.This will include the cost of your classes plus a $15 registration fee(费用)．Any material fees will be payable to the instructor on the first day of class.In addition，if your address is outside of the city，you will pay an additional fee of $25 per class.

Fill in your credit card(信用卡)information and click “Send Now”．You will receive registration confirmation by e­mail.

If you do not have access to a computer，you can call the Community Center at 872­555­5068 to request a class schedule and registration form.Choose your classes from the schedule，complete the form，and return it by mail with your credit card information.

Withdrawal(退学)Policy

Full refunds（退款），minus(减去)the $25 registration fee，will be given for any withdrawals made up to one week before the class begins.Withdrawals made before the start of the second class will receive a 50 percent refund，minus the registration fee.No refunds will be made after the start of the second class.

Classes offered by the Community Center are for adults only.You must be eighteen years of age or older to participate.Classes for children and teens are offered through the City Department of Recreation.

1. Who can take part in the Community Center summer classes?

A．Citizens only.	B．Adults only.
C．High schoolers.	D．Children and teens.

2. What do you have to do for summer classes' registration?

A．Pay a $25 registration fee.

B．Sign up for classes online.

C．Provide your credit card information.

D．Pay material fees before the class begins.

3. How much will you be refunded after the start of the second class?

A．None.

B．$15.

C．A full refund.

D．A 50 percent refund.