1 .

Registration Form for League Baseball-Oak Mountain League Your Name___________ Parent/Guardian Name(s)__________ Address______________ ZIP Code _____________ Phone _______________ Birth Date_____________ School ______________ Grade ________________ COST: $40,00 (includes team T-shirt) Enclose a check(支票)made payable to Oak Mountain League and mail to: Oak Mountain League *P. O. Box 40096* Campbell, California 95008

Registration deadline(最后期限): January 30     Hotline for information: 555-7589

Oak Mountain League Baseball Registration Information 1. Who may play? All students living within the boundaries(界限)of Oak Mountain League may play. The boundaries are Smithville a Road on the north. Western Hills Drive on the west, Interestate 41 on the east, and White Boulevard on the south. 2. How old must I be? League members must be between the ages of 9 and 14. League age is determined by actual age on September 1 of the previous year. 3. How many divisions are there? There are three divisions: A ages 9-10          AA ages 11-12            AAA ages 13-14 4. When are the tryouts? Tryouts will be held to help the coaches create teams with equal skill levels. All tryouts will be held at Remington Field, which is at the corner of Sunshine Avenue and Ocean View Drive. Division     A     Monday     February 10        5:00-7:00 p. m. Division   AA       Tuesday     February 11       4:30-6:30 p. m. Division   AAA     Wednesday   February 12   5:30-7:30 p. m. 5. May I request to be on a team with my friends? Coaches will try to place players on teams according to the schools they are in. if you have a special request, please tell a coach before the tryouts. The coaches will consider such requests but cannot promise that the requests will be satisfied. 6. When is the registration deadline? Registration forms are due on January 30. Additional forms are available at sports shops, area schools, and the public library. If your registration form is not in by the requested date, you will be charged an extra $5,00.

1. If Rudy’s friend John lives north of Smithville Road, John will ____________.

A．be on Rudy’s team	B．be in Division AAA
C．be unable to play in the league	D．not have to wear the team T-shirt

2. What can we learn from the registration form?

A．Players can pay the fee either by credit card or by check

B．The registration form will not accepted after January 30

C．The coaches will meet all the players’ special needs and requests

D．Players will be on different teams according to skill levels and schools

3. Where may students get additional forms?

A．In a school	B．In a bookshop
C．In a sports club	D．In a public museum

2 . During the cold winter days, there are some interesting festivals in the world. Look at the following ones.

Harbin Ice and Snow Festival

Place: China

Time: January 5 to February 5

People build incredible things out of ice and snow, decorating them with lights.

The Carnival of Venice

Place: Italy

Time: between February and March

One of the most beautiful festivals in the world, people wear masks and elaborate costumes to hide differences among classes, and there are contests for the best costumes.

Holi Festival

Place: India

Time: late February/ March, on the last full moon day

Hindus and Sikhs, in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka celebrate the main day of this incredibly fun 16-day festival by throwing colored powder and water at each other.

Sundance Film Festival

Place: Utah, the US

Time: end of February

The largest independent film festival in the US. Watch both feature films and shorts. You need to buy a ticket.

1. Which country will you go if you life watching movies?

A．America	B．China
C．India	D．Italy

2. Which festival may you go If you want to see sculptures made of ice?

A．Sundance Film Festival.	B．The Carnival of Venice.
C．Holi Festival.	D．Harbin Ice and Snow Festival.

3. When can you enjoy Holi Festival?

A．In early January	B．In late February
C．In early March	D．In late January

3 . MALE Participants Needed for Social Communication Study

The Neuropragmatics and Emotion Lab is looking for healthy male volunteers to participate in an EEG experiment on social communication. You will hear stimuli and make decisions about stimuli that appear on a screen. With the EEG set-up, the entire participation will take about 4.5 hours and is conducted at 2001 McGill College Avenue. The compensation will be $10 per hour for your time and inconvenience. You are expected to be a MALE native Canadian English speaker, between 18-30 years old, right-handed and have normal hearing. If interested, please contact pell.lab.study@gmail.com.

Pell Lab: 514-398-4400

MALE Undergraduate Participants Needed

The CASC Lab in the Department of Psychology at McGill University (supervisor: Dr. Melanie Dirks) is looking for male McGill undergraduate students between the ages of 18-25 who are willing to complete an interview and a questionnaire about challenging friendship experiences. The interview will last approximately 2 hours. Participants will also be asked to complete a brief online questionnaire and to reach out to three of their friends who might also be willing to complete the same questionnaire. Participants will be compensated for their time ($ 20). If you are interested, please contact thomas__khullar@mail__mcgill.ca.

Thomas. Khullar: 514-398-3725   

Participants Needed for Social Communication Study

The Pell Lab is seeking North American English speakers for a study on social communication. You will judge audio and video clips(片段) showing social interactions while wearing an EEG cap measuring brain activity. The session is about 2 hours and compensation is $ 30 for the experiment. If you are interested and meet ALL the following criteria, please email pellabtest.eeg@gmail.com. Please provide your name, email and telephone number.

Age between 18-35 years old

Native North American English speakers          

Normal hearing and no history of mental and neurological disorder

Right-handedness

Kelly Hennegan: 514-398-4400 Ext.: 00010

1. To meet the requirements for the EEG experiment, you should be _________.

A．between the ages of 18-25

B．left-handed with normal hearing

C．healthy and able to work about 4--5 hours

D．a female native Canadian English speaker

2. What will the CASC Lab expect participants to do?

A．To complete a detailed online questionnaire.

B．To do an interview about social communication.

C．To ask some friends to do an online questionnaire.

D．To judge audio and video clips showing social interactions.

3. If you want to be paid best per hour, you should contact _____________.

A．514-398-3725	B．514-398-4400 Ext:00010
C．Thomas. khullar@mail.megill.ca	D．pell.lab.study@gmail.com

4 . A Language Programme for Teenagers

Welcome to Teenagers Abroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learning.

Our Courses

Regardless of your choice of course, you’ll develop your language ability both quickly and effectively.

Our Standard Course guarantees a significant increase in your confidence in a foreign language, with focused teaching in all 4 skill areas——speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing the fastest possible language learning (see table below).

Course Type	Days	Number of Lessons	Course Timetable
Standard Course	Mon.- Fri.	20 lessons	9:00-12:30
Intensive Course	Mon.- Fri.	20 lessons	9:00-12:30
		10 lessons	13:00-14:30

Evaluation

Students are placed into classes according to their current language skills. The majority of them take on online language test before starting their programme. However, if this is not available, students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course.

Learning materials are provided to students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15 participants in each class.

Arrivals and Transfer

Our programme offers the full package—students are take good care of from the start through to the very end. They are collected from the airport upon arrival and brought to their accommodation in comfort. We require the student’s full details at least 4 weeks in advance.

Meals/Allergies(过敏)/Special Dietary Requirements

Students are provided with breakfast, dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch(which consists of a sandwich, a drink and a dessert). Snacks outside of mealtimes may be purchased by the student individually.

We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Depending on the type of allergies and/ or dietary requirements, an extra charge may be made for providing special food.

1. How does Intensive Course differ from Standard Course?

A．It is less effective.

B．It focuses on speaking.

C．It includes extra lessons.

D．It give you confidence

2. Before starting their programme, students are expected to _____.

A．take a language test

B．have an online interview

C．prepare learning materials

D．report their language levels

3. With the full package, the programme organizer is supposed to_____.

A．inform students of their full flight details

B．look after students throughout the programme

C．offer students free sightseeing trips

D．collect students’ luggage in advance

5 . Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum

Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00.

November 7th

The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”.

December 5th

Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew.

February 6th

An Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.

March 6th

Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.

Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book

More into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson

London Canal Museum

12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT

www.canalmuseum.org.uk   www.canalmuseum.mobi

Tel:020 77130836

1. When is the talk on James Brindley?

A．February 6th.	B．December 5th.
C．November 7th.	D．March 6th.

2. What is the topic of the talk in February?

A．The Canal Pioneers.	B．An Update on the Cotsword Canals
C．Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands	D．Ice for the Metropolis

3. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames.

A．Miranda Vickers	B．Malcolm Tucker
C．Chris Lewis	D．Liz Payne

6 . Choose Your One-Day-Tours!

Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum, Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.

Tour B - Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s -￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter. Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶）” from St Mary‘s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.

Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court: including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILL’s favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!

Tour D –Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.

1. Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?

A．Tour A	B．Tour B
C．Tour C	D．Tour D

2. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?

A．Windsor Castle & Hampton Court	B．Oxford & Stratford
C．Bath & Stonehenge	D．Cambridge

3. Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?

A．It used to be the home of royal families	B．It used to be a well-known maze
C．It is the oldest palace in Britain	D．It is a world-famous castle

7 . Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World
Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up .The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806 .The House has welcomed visitors travelling from all over the world for over 250 years.

◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare's World，a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.
◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.
◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from
Shakespeare’s period.
◆Enjoy the traditional   English garden，planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poet’s works.

The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ Walk).

The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre，its exhibition,and the garden are accessible (可进入的)to wheelchair users.
The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).
1. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children？

A．￡9.80．

B．￡12.00．

C．￡14.20．

D．￡16.40．

2. Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace？

A．Behind the exhibition hall．

B．Opposite the Visitors’ Centre．

C．At Windsor Street．

D．Near the Coffee House．

3. A wheelchair user may need help to enter      ．

A．the House	B．the garden
C．the Visitors’ Centre	D．the exhibition hall

8 . Wanted, Someone for a Kiss

We’re looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. You’ll work on the station’s music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply(申请) in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss100.

Father Christmas

We’re looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.

Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December17 to December24 except Sunday, 10:30—16:00

Excellent pay.

Please contact(联系)the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne.

Accountants Assistant

When you join the them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver of for somebody who has office experience.

Wealden District Council
Software Trainer

If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.

1. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?

A．The Enterprise Shopping Centre

B．Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.

C．Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.

D．Wealden District Council.

2. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who ________________.

A．is aged between 24 and 40

B．may do some training work

C．can work for about a month

D．should deal with general duties

3. Which position is open to recent school graduates?

A．Producer, London Kiss.

B．Father Christmas.

C．Software Trainer

D．Accountants Assistant

9 . HOLIDAY FUN AT THE POWERHOUSE

        500 HARRIS STREET ULTIMO·TELEPHONE (02) 9217 0111

Join in the holiday fun at the Powerhouse this month linked to our new exhibition, Evolution & Revolution: Chinese dress 1700s to now. DON’T FORGET our other special event, the Club Med Circus School which is part of the Circus (马戏团)！150 years of circus in Australia exhibition experience!

◆Chinese Folk Dancing：Colorful Chinese dance and musical performances by The Chinese Folk Dancing School of Sydney. Dances include: the Golden stick dance and the Chinese drum dance. A feature will be the Qin dynasty Emperor’s court dance. Also included is a show of face painting for Beijing opera performances.

Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11：30 am & 1：30 pm.

◆Australian Chinese Children’s Arts Theatre：Wellknown children’s play experts from Shanghai lead this dynamic youth group. Performances include Chinese fairy tales and plays.

Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11：30 am & 1：30 pm.

◆Chinese Youth League：A traditional performing arts group featuring performance highlights such as the Red scarf and Spring flower dances, and a musician playing Er Hu.

Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall, 11：30 am to 1：30 pm.

◆Kids Activity：Make a Paper Horse：Young children make a paper horse cut­out. (The horse is a frequent theme in Chinese painting, indicating a kind of advancement. )Suitable for ages 8～12 years.

Saturday 28 June to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall,12：00 pm to 1：00 pm.

◆Club Med Circus School：Learn circus skills, including the trapeze, trampolining and magic. Not only for children over 5. There are 40 places available in each 1 hour session and these must be booked at the front desk, level 4, on the day.

Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July at 11：30 am & 1：00 pm.

Enjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a Family member of the Powerhouse. Our family memberships cover two adults and all children under the age of 16 years at the one address.

Members receive Powerline, our monthly magazine, discounts in the shops and the restaurants, as well as free admission to the Museum. All this for as little as $ 50. 00 a year！Call (02) 9217 0600 for more details.

1. When can you watch the Chinese drum dance?

A．On July 2.	B．On July 3.
C．On July 6.	D．On July 8.

2. To learn the magic tricks, you can go to         .

A．Kids Activity

B．Chinese Youth League

C．Club Med Circus School

D．Children’s Arts Theatre

3. What is required if you want to enjoy free visits to the Museum?

A．Calling (02) 9217 0600.

B．Gaining family membership.

C．Coming for the holiday fun.

D．Paying Powerline 50.00 a year.

4. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To attract visitors.

B．To present schedules.

C．To report the performances.

D．To teach kids Chinese arts.

10 . 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项
A visit to a zoo can be an amazing experience for people of all ages. If you want to get close to wildlife, why not visit one of the following zoos in the UK?
Longleat Safari(游猎) & Adventure Park
Wiltshire’s Longleat Safari & Adventure Park is the UK’s oldest safari park. Opened in 1966, it was the first safari park opened outside Africa. It was just a 100-acre lion reserve in the beginning, but it has grown fast over the years. Now you can see parrots and other creatures here, although lions are still popular with many people.
Open from mid-February to early November, a day ticket costs￡26 for adults. Admission(门票) for 3- to 14-year-old is￡18.50 and￡21 for the over-60s.
Located just off the A36 between Bath and Salisbury, it can be reached by taking the A362.
Bristol Zoo
Bristol Zoo is one of the UK’s oldest zoos. It will celebrate its 180th anniversary(周年) in 2016. Here, you’ll find over 400 different species of creatures. It also has nine animal houses, so even if the weather isn’t at its best, there are still lots of amazing creatures to look at, including the endangered red panda. Perhaps one of the most popular places is Bug World, where you can see all kinds of scary insects.
Admission for adults is￡14 and￡8.50 for 3- to 14-year-olds.
Located in the Clifton region of Bristol, you can reach the zoo by taking either the No. 8 or 9 bus. Clifton Down train station is also close by, and if you are taking public transport, you can buy a discounted entry ticket to the zoo.
1. What do we know about Wiltshire’s Longleat Safari & Adventure Park?

A．It’s the first safari park in the UK.

B．It covers an area of 100 acres in total.

C．It has a longer history than Bristol Zoo.

D．It’s famous mostly for its parrots and lions.

2. How much should a 61-year-old couple with their 4-year-old grandson pay to visit the first zoo?

A．￡42.

B．￡52.

C．￡60.5

D．￡70.5

3. Bristol Zoo was opened probably in __________.

A．1826

B．1766

C．1936

D．1836