1 . Western New Bridge Library Announcement
2008-3-10

Shortened Library Hours for Spring Break

Library Hours have been shortened to 7 hours a day（9∶00 a．m．-4∶00 p．m．） for Spring Break from March 24 to March 30．

Coming Events

●On Monday, March 24,at 10∶30 a．m．, Scott Sutton, a children’s writer, will tell stories to kids over seven．Sutton’s attractive style will surely inspire everyone present! ●At 1∶00 p．m．on March 26, the Georgetown Musicians will present an Irish Folk Concert, which will be entertaining for the entire family．Come for the music and stay to check out（完成手续拿走） some relevant（相关） books for the rest of the week! ●On Thursday, March 27,at 2∶00 p．m．, the annual Children’s Gathering will take place in Room 201,the second floor ．Pick up an invitation in the Children’s Room and return your RSVP（回复） to reserve （预定）your seat at the table by 3∶00 p．m．on Tuesday, March 25．Only children are allowed in the Gathering． ●At 10∶30 a．m．on Friday, March 28, Enzo Monfre of the hit kids’ science show, ENZOology, will bring Fossils     Live! Surely Enzo will take the audience back in time, deep beneath the surface of the earth, to uncover the mysteries of killer dinosaurs, and more．Enzo recently appeared on the Ellen De Generes Show—come and see him at the library!

Please note： In case of emergency, please call the Help Desk at 926-3736 and follow the procedures outlined on the voice message．The call-down service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies．The Help Desk supplies service to you all the year round! For questions about all these, please contact hld@wnbl．org．

Come for the great fun; Stay for the relevant books!

1. To attend the annual Children’s Gathering, one has to ________．

A．buy a ticket	B．apply in advance
C．make a reservation	D．contact the call-down service

2. According to the passage, Enzo Monfre will ________．

A．show the children around a zoo

B．tell stories to children over seven

C．be present at the science show in person

D．lead the children to the Ellen De Generes Show

3. The Help Desk in this library supplies service ________．

A．only during the daytime	B．in case of emergency
C．till the end of the Spring Break	D．after 22∶00 p．m．every day

4. We can learn from the passage that children can ________．

A．attend all the activities with their parents．

B．borrow some relevant books for the activities．

C．participate in the activities from 8∶00 a．m．to 4∶00 p．m．

D．choose only one of the activities according to their interests．

2 . Experience the newly opened Grand Canyon (大峡谷) West Skywalk in Colorado. Departing(离开) from Grand Canyon’s South Rim（外边缘） by Airplane to Grand Canyon’s West Rim, you will land and take a ground tour to the Skywalk! Walk on air for 70 feet over the edge（边缘） of Grand Canyon West.
This Skywalk has been open since March 28, 2007. Daily visitorship to the Skywalk has been over 4,000 people. Please be patient to enjoy your moment on the Skywalk.
After you have experienced the one and only Grand Canyon Skywalk Glass Bridge, you will return to the Grand Canyon West Airport and take your Airplane for a flight back to the South Rim of the Canyon. This is a tour never to be forgotten as you will have walked on air over the Grand Canyon.

Tour Itinerary (行程)

Tour Duration（持续时间）	5.7 Hours	The Grand Canyon Adventure Skywalk
Flight from Grand Canyon South Rim to Grand Canyon West	1 Hour	Experience a bird’s-eye view of the Grand Canyon as you make your way to Grand Canyon West.
Light Lunch at Guano Point at Grand Canyon West	2 Hours	You’ll be taken by bus to Guano Point with breathtaking（令人惊叹的） views of the western part of the Grand Canyon where the Calorado River makes its way into Lake Mood. Every table for lunch has a view.
Walk on the World Famous Skywalk	1.5 Hours	Finally you’ll board（登上） your bus to Eagle Point, home of the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Now it is time for you to walk on air for 70 feet over the Grand Canyon.
Flight Back to Grand Canyon South Rim	1.2 Hours	After time on the Skywalk, you’ll return to the Grand Canyon West Airport and return to Grand Canyon South Rim in time for dinner and sunset.

1. This advertisement is for __________.

A．Grand Canyon West	B．Grand Canyon South
C．the Skywalk	D．Grand Canyon

2. The package fee does NOT cover the cost of _______.

A．	B．
C．	D．

3. The Grand Canyon Skywalk Bridge is made of glass because ______.

A．it looks stranger

B．it gives you a better view

C．it looks more beautiful

D．it is cheaper to build

4. According to the Tour Itinerary, the route is ______.

A．South Rim→Guano Point→West Airport→Eagle Point→West Airport→South Rim

B．South Rim→West Airport→Eagle Point→West Airport→Guano Point→South Rim

C．South Rim→West Airport→Eagle Point→Guano Point→West Airport→South Rim

D．South Rim→West Airport→Guano Point→Eagle Point→West Airport→South Rim

3 . Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium (水族馆)

The all-new Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, situated in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, is one of Victoria’s leading visitor attractions and an unforgettable outing for the whole family. Having 12 amazing zones of discovery, Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is the very place that you cannot miss when you visit the city.

◆ Opening Times

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is open from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm every day of the year, including public holidays. Last admission is at 5:00 pm, one hour before closing.

◆ Location (位置)

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is located on the corner of Flinders Street and King Street, Melbourne. It is situated on the Yarra River, opposite Crown Entertainment Complex.

◆ Getting to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium

Train

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a short walk from either Flinders or Southern Cross train stations.

Tram(有轨电车)

The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium train stop is located on the free City Circle Tram route and also routes 70 and 75. City Circle trams run every 10 minutes in both directions.

Shuttle Bus

The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a free bus service, stopping at key tourist attractions in and around the City. Running daily, every 15 minutes from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

◆ Car Parking

While there is no public car parking at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, there are several public car parking lots available only a short walk away.

◆ Wheelchair Access

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium provides people in wheelchairs with full access to all 12 zones. Each floor also has wheelchair accessible toilets.

◆ Terms

Tickets will be emailed to you immediately after purchase or you can download and print your ticket once payment has been accepted. Please print out all tickets purchased and present at the front entrance of Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium. No ticket, no entry!

1. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium ______________.

A．is located at the center of the CBD in the city

B．has 12 most attractive places in Melbourne

C．admits visitors from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm

D．is beside Crown Entertainment Complex

2. Getting to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, visitors can take _____________.

A．trains from Southern Cross train station

B．shuttle buses around the train station

C．boats across the Yarra River

D．either tram route 70 or 75

3. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium offers visitors _____________.

A．free car parking	B．wheelchair access
C．Internet connection	D．transportation service

4. Tickets to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium _____________.

A．are free to all visitors	B．can be purchased by email
C．rare checked at the entrance	D．can be printed at the ticket office

4 . 假如你是李华，计划暑假期间去英国学习英语为期六周。下面的广告引起了你的注意。请给该校写一封信，询问有关情况。（箭头所指内容）
   
注意：1. 词数100左右
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文流畅。
参考词汇：住宿 — accommodation
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5 . SPORTS EVENTS

BASKETBALL:

Central Sports Centre. City Road.

All Stars vs Rockets, Saturday 8: 30 p.m. $12

Northerners vs Tigers, Sunday noon $14

BUSHWALKING (越野走)：

Meet at Wanda Station, Saturday 9:00 a.m. sharp for 3-hour walk to Canary Mountains. $7, ph 341-5432 Meet at Westley Station, Sunday 9:00 a.m. sharp for a full day walk to Wombak Valley. $5, ph 341-8643. Bring your own lunch.

FOOTBALL:

St Martins Sports Centre

St Martins vs Doonsberg, Saturday 2:00 p.m. $8

Eastside Central vs Light Hill, Sunday 2:00 p.m. $8

Neill Park Recreation Centre

Neill Park vs Robinson, Saturday 2:00 p.m. $11

Essen vs Springwood, Sunday 2:00 p.m. $11

LAWN BOWLS(草坪滚木球）：

Tans Town B.C

Tans Town vs White Vale, Saturday 9:00 p.m. $10

Wake Hill B.C.

Wake Hill vs Colls, Saturday 2: 00 p.m. $9

1. According to the passage, the most popular time for the sporting events may be ____.

A．Sat 8:30 pm	B．Sun noon
C．Sun 2:00 pm	D．Sat 2:00 pm

2. The purpose of the passage is to let people ____.

A．compare the prices of the matches

B．find the nearest place to watch a match

C．know the sport matches and come to watch them

D．spend their money on these matches wisely

3. You may find the passage most probably in a ____.

A．handbook	B．newspaper about match reviews
C．magazine about ball matches	D．notice

4. If you have $18, you can go to watch both ____.

A．Walk Hill vs Colls and Essen vs Springwood

B．All Stars vs Rockets and the bushwalking at Westley Station

C．Neill Park vs Robinson and Eastside Central vs Light Hill

D．St Matins vs Doonsberg and Northerners vs Tigers

6 .

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BUY NOW Personal Robot Make your parents and teachers happy ! Are you having problems finishing your homework on time? Do you avoid tidying your room until your mom shouts at you? You don’t need to worry if you buy a Mr. Helping Hand personal robot.Mr. H can be programmed to organize your homework.Your own personal robot will follow you around, putting away books and objects that you have left on the floor or bed. Mr. H also has these features (特点) ·weighs only 500 grams ·includes long-lasting batteries ·comes with a 5-year guarantee ·remembers simple instructions Originally (最初) sold for $499 NOW ONLY $299

1. With help from a Mr.H, you can         .

A．stop using batteries.

B．finish your homework on time.

C．remember your teacher’s instructions.

D．get your room tidied on your way home.

2. A PENGO WATCH CONTROL can help you to         .

A．repair your TV	B．organize your homework
C．be a James Bond	D．know what the weather is like

3. You can get your Mr. H for         .

A．＄499

B．＄299

C．＄199

D．＄99

4. Where would you be most likely to find the two texts?

A．On a notice board	B．In a company brochure.
C．On a teenage website	D．In a college newspaper.

7 . Where Are We Going, Dad? has become one of China's most popular television shows, since its debut (首次登场) in October, averaging more than 600 million viewers each week. Sponsorship rights (冠名权) for the show's second season were sold for 312 million yuan (about $ 50 million), more than ten times higher than the rights to the first season.
What accounts for its popularity? The show features a new generation of Chinese fathers, who, as part of the country’s new middle class, have faced more problems with modern child-raising techniques such as taking an active role with their children.
Part of the appeal of the show is the chance to throw a glance at the lives of Chinese celebrities (名流) and their children. Audiences are interested in watching the failed attempts of celebrity dads making dinner, doing hair, and disciplining (管教) children -- tasks often left to mothers in a society still influenced by the saying that “men rule outside and women are inside.” “In traditional Chinese culture, fathers are strict and mothers are kind. But on the show, we see fathers who are much gentler on their kids and more involved in their upbringing, ” said Li Minyi, an associate professor. “This show raises an important question for modern Chinese society -- what is the role of fathers in today’s China?”
After each episode (集) goes to air, the Chinese internet explodes with comments on each celebrity's parenting style.
Actor Guo Tao tries to communicate with his son, Shitou, but is seen as a more traditional Chinese father, and has been criticized online for being too harsh. Zhang Liang. a supermodel, is an audience favorite for treating his son. Tiantian, more like a friend. The show’s most famous celebrity. Lin Zhiying, a film star, was originally praised as patient with his son Kimi. But as the season progresses, fans begin to criticize him for raising a spoiled, undisciplined boy. Director Wang Yuelun is at a complete loss when it comes to care of his daughter’s hair.
Even the People's Daily is pleased with the success of the show.
1. Sponsorship rights for the show’s first season were sold for about______.

A．312 million yuan

B．50 million yuan

C．31 million yuan

D．600 million yuan

2. According to the passage, the show______.

A．gives audiences the chance to raise the star's children themselves

B．invites some famous film stars to take part in it

C．lets people think about the role of fathers in modem families

D．raises people's concern about women's role in the society

3. The underlined word “harsh" in the fifth paragraph most probably means “______”.

A．careless

B．strict

C．clumsy

D．kind

4. According to the writer, ______is the most successful father.

A．Guo Tao

B．Zhang Liang

C．Lin Zhiying

D．Wang Yuelun

8 . Now hiring music teachers in Tarrytown

Location:	Tarrytown, NY
Company:	Musika LLC
Posted:	Auput3U 2013

   Company:
Musika-Muaic Teacher Organization has distinguished itself as the "go to" company for teachers looking for students. Founded in 2001, Musika has thousands of students already in the program and hundreds of calls are received daily.
Job description:
Musika is always seeking enthusiastic and friendly instructors. Teachers are independently required to instruct one-on-one lessons in the students' homes, as well as at their own teaching studios. Each teacher is able lo select which students fit their locations, schedules, and leaching levels.
Job requirements:
Applicants MUST be able to sign a contract and agree to teach for one year, provide at least three professional references, show a love of teaching!
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a Bachelor degree in music, 5 to 10 years private music lessons teaching experience, and a car lo travel to students' homes.
Pay:
Pay is to be decided depending on experience and other factors.
IMPORTANT: Musika conducts thorough criminal background checks and has a zero tolerance policy for any type of criminal activities.
1. According to the passage, Musika is______.

A．an organization training teachers

B．an organization providing musical tutoring jobs

C．a school in which students can get regular musical education.

D．a private school that provides professional musical education

2. Any applicant must satisfy the following qualifications EXCEPT ______to get a job.

A．a Master degree in music

B．no records about criminal activities

C．a car to travel to students’ homes

D．at least 5 years private music lessons teaching experience

3. From the passage, we can infer that______.

A．teachers often divide students into several groups in class

B．different teachers for the same job may have different pay

C．students can choose their teachers according to their levels

D．teachers oust agree to teach for one year.

9 . If you plan on visiting to Fiji, you are probably looking for some fun things to do. Below are four unusual places.
The Poseidon Resort
The Poseidon resort is an underwater resort that gives visitors a beautiful view of sea life. This resort covers 255 acres. It’s covered and surrounded by a lagoon (咸水湖) that covers 5,000 acres and is about 90 feet under water, giving you a beautiful view of sea life right before your eyes. This resort even has a hotel for those who would prefer to have the unusual experience of sleeping and waking up to the beautiful scenery all around them.
The Sabeto Mud Pool
If you’re looking for something unusual to do, you can’t pass up the mud pool at Sabeto. It is located in a mountain range with a huge group of Geothermal (地热的) pools full of nice, warm mud. Getting down and into the mud in the pool is believed to have benefits for healthy skin. This is unusual, but adults and especially kids will love it.
Fire Walking
Fire walking in Fiji is believed to have originated on the island of Beau. Fire walking is when you walk on white-hot stones barefoot. To do this, you have to be mentally prepared for it. Trust me; there is a lot of preparation and strict rules that travelers follow in order to do this safely.
The Fiji Museum
The Fiji museum is unusual due to all the amazing artifacts you’ll see dating back 3,000-4,000 years. This museum has a certain attraction that makes it funny—a shoe. It’s been said that a man named Thomas Baker was eaten by the locals several centuries ago and the only thing left was his shoe. This unusual museum is a great idea if you bring the whole family to Fiji.
1. Visitors who have the unusual experience of sleeping at the Poseidon resort can _________.

A．enjoy the excellent service in the hotel

B．open windows to see sea life swimming

C．see sea life around them in the room

D．only watch videos about sea life

2. Why do adults like to get down into the mud pool?

A．To float on the warm mud	B．To make them strong
C．To play with the warm mud	D．To keep their skin healthy

3. Which of the following things needs more courage and stricter rules?

A．Trying fire walking	B．Visiting the Poseidon resort
C．Getting into the Sabeto Mud Pool	D．Visiting the Fiji museum

4. The underlined word “artifacts” in Paragraph 5 means__________.

A．historic things made by man	B．things invented not long ago
C．things that look very strange	D．useful things in people’s daily life

10 . Fans of US television dramas watch their favorite series for different reasons: some want to improve their English skills, others just want to kill time.
Some TV series are more than pure entertainment―they have a certain depth. Mad Men, which returned with a sixth season recently; Monday Mornings, which just finished its first season; and Modern Family, which sweeps the awards every year, are just a few examples.
Why do these shows stand out among so many similar ones? TV critics Raymond Zhou will give you an idea of why some shows are better than others.
Period drama—More than time travel
Period dramas are intended to capture the ambience (气氛) of a particular era. Directors must therefore attract audiences as much by their recreation of a historical setting as by an interesting storyline.
Mad Men is an excellent example of this balance being struck. Set in New York during the 1960s, it accurately shows US attitudes in the workplace through the alcoholism and chain-smoking common of the time, and places an absorbing plot right in its center.
But rather than merely presenting a past decade, Mad Men’s subtle (微妙的) description of the struggles of white-collar workers at the time, both male and female, makes it stand out.
“The series’ attention to detail is superb,” Raymond Zhou said. “For example, creator Matthew Weiner makes Don Draper―the leading role of the series―drive a Buick instead of a Cadillac, because Weiner thinks the ad man lacks the self-pride to buy a luxury car. It’s this kind of attentiveness that raises the show’s artistic value.”
Critics also recommend
Another period drama that works is Broadwalk Empire, set during the prohibition period of the 1920s and 1930s in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Heather Havrilesky at Salon magazine noted how the show “revels in the oddities(怪事) of its time, peeling back the layers of polite society to reveal a shadow world of criminals and politicians working together to keep the liquor flowing.”
   Why does it appeal to viewers? Because they know that the “liquor” is a metaphor (暗喻) for today’s political scandals (丑闻).
1. How many US TV series are mentioned in this passage?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

2. The following statements are the reasons why many people are attracted by US television dramas EXCEPT that __________.

A．US television dramas merely present a past decade

B．directors recreate a historical setting and adopt interesting storylines

C．the dramas can improve their English skills, and help people kill time

D．some TV series are more than pure entertainment, and they have a certain depth

3. According to Raymond Zhou, Don Draper’s driving a Buick instead of a Cadillac shows __________.

A．Mad Men attaches much importance to details

B．Mad Men places an absorbing plot right in its center

C．the director wants to raise the show’s artistic value

D．Mad Men’s description of the struggling white-collar workers makes it stand out

4. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．Directors of US dramas.	B．US dramas and their storylines.
C．US period dramas to kill time.	D．US dramas and their magic touch.