1 . San Francisco Fire Engine Tours

San Francisco Winery Tour
Running: February 1st through April 30th

This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)

Departing from the Cannery: Tour times upon request.
Duration(时长): 2 hours
Price: $90
Back to the Fifties Tour
Running: August 16th through August 31st

This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.

Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $90
Spooky Halloween Tour
Running: October 10th through October 31st

Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.

Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: Available upon request
Holiday Lights Tour
Running: December 6th through December 23rd

This attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.

Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Advance reservations required.
1. Which of the tours is available in March?

A．San Francisco Winery Tour.	B．Back to the Fifties Tour.
C．Spooky Hallowen Tour.	D．Holiday Lights Tour.

2. What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?

A．Go to Treasure Island.	B．Enjoy the holiday scenes.
C．Have free ice cream.	D．Visit the Presidio district.

3. What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?

A．Take some drinks.	B．Set off early in the morning.
C．Wear warm clothes.	D．Make reservations in advance.

2 . The arts, especially music, should be part of every school’s lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.

Music not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do. In a music programme, children can be part of a band instead of joining a gang (团伙). Parents can enjoy listening to their children’s music instead of seeing them glued to a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part of a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friends through music.

Music builds self-confidence, too. It gives children a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practise performing in front of the audience. Music gives children an opportunity for self-expression, and that helps develop their self-confidence.

Once again, music is important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their character. That is why music lessons should be offered in every single grade in every school.

1. According to the passage, music could make students smarter by________.

A．improving their classroom skills and paying attention

B．improving their classroom skills and imagination

C．improving their attention and imagination

D．letting them make music and try out their own ideas

2. What does the underlined phrase “glued to” in the second paragraph mean?

A．Unwilling to turn on.

B．Always looking at.

C．Unwilling to move.

D．Always playing with.

3. The third paragraph mainly tells us that music could________.

A．make children express themselves

B．bring children success

C．give children something to be proud of

D．develop children’s self-confidence

4. What’s the best title of this passage?

A．Music Is a Must as a Course at School

B．Music Builds Children’s Self-confidence

C．Music Makes Students Much Smarter

D．Learning Music and Making Music Build Children’s Character

4 . My wife and I spent two weeks in London last year. We went there in the autumn. We think it is the best season to visit England. The weather is usually good and there aren’t too many tourists in October.

We stayed in a small hotel in the West End. It was convenient as we did most of our sightseeing on foot. Taxis were too expensive, we couldn’t understand the bus routes, and my wife didn’t like traveling under the ground. She said it made her feel sick.

We went to look at the places which all tourists visit. We saw Buckingham Palace and the National Gallery. We went shopping in Oxford Street and spent too much money. What we liked most, though, was going to the theatre. We didn’t have the chance to see such wonderful plays at home. A lot of people say English food is bad. We didn’t think so. It is true that most of the restaurants are French or Italian or Chinese, but we had some very good meals.

In fact, we enjoyed our holiday so much that we have already booked again for this year. We are going to take our umbrellas, though. I’m sure we’ll need them sometimes.

1. The couple chose a small hotel in the West End to stay in because _________.

A．taxis were too expensive	B．they could go sightseeing on foot
C．the underground made the wife feel sick.	D．all the above

2. The couple had some difficulty in ________.

A．booking in the hotel	B．finding the bus routes
C．going sightseeing on foot	D．having meals

3. Generally speaking, the couple _________the trip to London.

A．were satisfied with	B．disliked
C．were a bit unhappy about	D．regretted

4. Which of the following is NOT true about the couple?

A．They thought English food was bad.	B．They will visit London again.
C．They visited London last October.	D．They didn’t take their umbrella last year.

5 . Jean is a bright young woman who comes from a rich and famous family. She goes to a good university and has everything that money can buy. Well, almost everything. The problem is that the people in Jean's family are so busy that they can hardly find time to be with her. In fact, Jean is quite lonely.

So Jean spends a lot of time on her QQ. She likes being anonymous(匿名), talking to people who do not know about her famous family and her rich life. She uses the name Linda on QQ and has made a lot of friends who she keeps in touch with quite often.

Last year Jean made a very special friend on QQ. His name was David and lived in San Francisco. David was full of stories and jokes. He and Jean had a common(共同的) interest in rock music and modern dance. So it always took them hours to talk happily on QQ and sometimes they even forgot their time. Of course, they wanted to know more about each other. David sent a picture of himself: He was a tall, good-looking young man with a big, happy smile. As time went by, they became good friends and often sent cards and small things to each other. When Jean's father told her that he was going on a business trip to San Francisco, she asked him to let her go with him so that she could give David a surprise for his birthday. She would take him the latest DVD of their favorite rock singer. But when she knocked on David's door in San Francisco, she found that her special friend was a twelve-year-old boy named Jim!

1. Jean spends a lot of her time on QQ because she is _______.

A．rich	B．famous
C．young	D．lonely

2. Jean thought “David” was special because he _______.

A．made her quite happy on QQ	B．was from San Francisco
C．sent her a picture of himself	D．was tall and good-looking

3. When Jean and “David” met and introduced themselves to each other, who felt surprised?

A．“David”	B．Both“David” and Jean.
C．Jean.	D．Neither“David”nor Jean.

4. What's the main idea of the passage?

A．Don't believe those you get to know on QQ so easily.

B．People don't use their real names on QQ so often.

C．Don't go to meet those you get to know on QQ.

D．People should tell their real names to others on QQ.

6 . The best Restaurants for Dinner in Niagara Falls

Oban Inn

The Oban Inn has a storied history that has made it one of the most popular hotels and restaurants in the area. After a big fire over 20 years ago, the entire place was rebuilt with particular attention paid to the historic details.

Dinners have the choices of sitting in one of the three superb dining rooms including a fireside retiring room, a sun-room overlooking an English garden, or a more private historic room.

Cost: $23~$45 per person

Tel: 020 0813 5080

Wine on Third

With a lot of praise ranking Wine on Third as one of the best places to eat in the area, there is a reason to check out both sides. The restaurant is only about a five-minute walk from Niagara Falls State Park. Its pizzas are a local favorite and a great deal.

Cost: $20~$45 per person

Tel: 014 5382 3328

The Rainbow Room

Head chef Massimo Capra not only brings talent to his dishes, but also plenty of personality. The classically trained chef makes sure to keep things local. The food isn’t the only draw of course. With sweeping views of the Falls through the floor to ceiling windows, the Rainbow Room offers some of the best views in town.

Cost: $25~$35 per person

Tel: 014 5860 1465

Tide and Vine Oyster Company

You’d imagine that the seafood in Niagara Falls has to be out of this world, you’d be surprised to hear that tasty sea food is hard to come by. And it’s the only place that offers a raw bar in the sea.

Cost: $35~$55 per person

Tel: 090 0086 0087

1. What can we know about Oban Inn?

A．It was built 20 years ago.

B．It’s famous for its scenery.

C．It’s one of the most popular hotels and restaurants.

D．Its retiring room overlooks a garden.

2. If you are interested in the local pizza, you should call_______.

A．020 0813 5080	B．090 0086 0087
C．014 5860 1465	D．014 5382 3328

3. Who will be most likely to visit the Rainbow Room?

A．People who prefer pizzas.

B．People who want a sun-room.

C．People who love the sea food.

D．People who enjoy the Falls.

7 . China’ Forbidden City----traditionally off-limit at night for anyone except emperors and visiting dignitaries (显要人物）---- was decorated with lanterns as China celebrated the end of the Chinese New Year holiday. The complex, home to Chinese emperors for five centuries, was opened at night for the first time since it was reopened as the Palace Museum 94 years ago.

The complex and palace walls were illuminated with red lanterns and a light show, designed to recreate the feelings of the royal court, while the China National Traditional Orchestra and the Peking Opera performed. An image of a treasured scroll called A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains was cast onto the palace roof.

Most of China’s 1.3 billion people, however, had to watch the show on television. Only 3,000 people were allowed in: 2,500 invited guests and 500 people who booked their tickets online. “The 3,000 visitors can show off for the whole year,” one person said on Weibo. When booking for the second day opened at midnight, the booking system crashed for more than an hour due to great demand. The free tickets were quickly taken when it reopened. A lively secondary market soon appeared. Scalpers were selling tickets for as much as 9,999 yuan on online trading sites.

The Palace Museum is now on a campaign to attract more visitors, with its former curator Shan Jixiang saying he wants to make traditional Chinese culture more accessible to the general public. More than 80 percent of the palace is now accessible to visitors, up from 30 percent in 2012. Shan has set a target of 85 percent by 2020 to mark the palace’s 600th anniversary . Creativity today has made the Palace Museum younger and drawn traditional culture closer to the public.

1. What does the underlined word “illuminate”probably mean in Paragraph 2?

A．Cared for.	B．Lit up.
C．Picked out.	D．Kept safe.

2. How do most Chinese admire the night view of the Forbidden City ?

A．By watching TV at home .

B．By grabbing free tickets online

C．By buying tickets from the secondary market.

D．By receiving invitation from the Forbidden City.

3. What will happen in 2020 according to Shan Jixiang?

A．The campaign between museums will be better.

B．Creativity will make the Palace Museum younger.

C．Traditional Chinese culture will be recreated by foreigners.

D．About 85 percent of the palace will be accessible to visitors.

4. What can be a suitable title of the text ?

A．A Brief Introduction of the Forbidden City

B．Difficulties in Getting Tickets to the Forbidden City

C．Performances During the Light Show in the Forbidden City

D．Forbidden City’s First Opening to General Public at Night

8 . Summer Courses 2009

San Diego Seaside College is offering one and two-weelc English summer courses for high school students from all over the world who want to improve their English. Classes are offered at five levels, from basic to advanced. Students will be tested when they arrive and placed in the level appropriate to their language ability. Each class has a maximum of 14 students.

Tuition Fees(学费)

One-week Course (July 26—August 1) : $310

Two-week Course (July 26—August 8 ) : $ 620

The full payment must be received before the beginning of the courses.

Accommodations(食宿)

We provide housing, including breakfast & dinner, 7 days a week.

Single room : $ 250 per week

Twin room: $160 per person, per week You should reserve your accommodations before May 15 and all the accommodation fees must be paid in full before June 15.

How to Apply

Fill out an application form and send it to us at esc@sdc. edu.

Come to our college this summer and make yourself shine at English.

1. The aim of the courses is to help the high school students_____.

A．learn English

B．attend college

C．visit some high schools

D．travel to other countries

2. What are the tuition fees for the One-week Course?

A．$160.	B．$250.
C．$310.	D．$620.

3. If you want to apply for the course, you should___________.

A．choose a college	B．reserve a hotel room
C．check with the teachers	D．fill out a form and email it

9 . Sunrise Hike

Saturday, October 21, 6:45 am---7:45 am

Enjoy sunrise from the hilltop as you learn about wildlife, plants, history and forest. Ages 8 and up; under 18 with an adult. To register (报名)by phone, call 630-933-7248.

Meet in the parking lot on the west side of Greene Road south of 79^th Street. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

Trick Or Treat

Saturday, October 28, 9:00 am---11:30 am

You and your family are invited to join the YMCA for a Halloween hike up Badger Mountain! Make sure to wear your Halloween costumes (戏装)!

Free shirts for the first 200 kids registered. Remember to take away your shirt by 11:30 am or it will be given away.

Cost: Trick or Treat is a FREE event.

Discovery Hike

Thursday, October 26, 1:00 pm---4:00 pm; Ages 3-8

Fall is pumpkin time. Listen to a pumpkin story and learn how pumpkins grow. Then we will head out on the path in search of a little pumpkin just for you and maybe, we will find the great pumpkin along the way. $7 per child.

Harvest Day Camp

Monday, October 31, 8:00 am---5:00 pm

Harvest Camp is an opportunity for children aged 5-13 to find the wonder of autumn at Keystone Science School and enjoy all the fun the Halloween season offers. We’ll explore the ways our natural environment has changed from summer to fall. As always, our programming is focused on building skills, knowledge and confidence. Cost: $0.00.

1. What do these activities have in common?

A．They are designed only for children.

B．They are held in a mountain.

C．They are to celebrate Halloween.

D．They all take place in autumn.

2. In which activity might children get free clothes?

A．Sunrise Hike

B．Discovery Hike

C．Harvest Day Camp

D．Trick Or Treat

3. What can children do on the last day of October?

A．Listen to a pumpkin story.

B．Hike with their parents.

C．Enjoy the beauty of autumn.

D．Learn about wildlife and forest.