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The Girl with A Brave Heart----BY RITA JAHANFORUZ Brief Description: After showing kindness to a strange old woman, Shiraz receives the gift of beauty but her lazy and unkind stepsister, Nargues, suffers a less pleasant fate in this adaptation of the fairy tale. Paperback $7. 99       Hardcover $ 12.05 $7.99(in stock)

Small Acts of Amazing Courage----BY GLORIA WHELAN Brief Description: It is India, 1918, six months after the end of World War I, and Rosalind waits for the return of her father. While her father has been at war, Rosalind saw India slowly change. A man named Gandhi is coming to power, talking about nonviolence and independence from Britain. Rosalind longs to live the life that her heart tells her, not what her parents plan for her, but no one seems to listen. As she comes of age during this period of history, will she find the courage to claim her own identity and become her own person? $6.99(in stock ) Paperback $6. 99       Hardcover $10.00

I Am in Here----BY BONKER, ELIZABETH Brief Description: I Am in Here is the spiritual journey of a mother and daughter who refuse to give up hope, who celebrate their victories, and who keep trying to move forward despite the obstacles. Although she cannot speak, Elizabeth writes poetry that shines a light on the inner world of autism and the world around us. That poetry and her mother's storytelling combine in this book to show that there is always a reason to take the next step forward--with hope. Paperback $15.99       Hardcover $21.15

A Thousand Mornings----BY MARY OLIVER Brief Description: In this latest collection, Mary Oliver returns to the imagery that has come to establish her life's work, the coastline of her Massachusetts home. Oliver shares the wonder of dawn, the grace of animals, and the power of attention. With amazing clarity, humor and kindness, these poems explore the mysteries of our daily experience. Paperback $16. 00       Hardcover $20.00

1. What happened in India after World War I?

A．Rosalind's father might have lost life in the war.

B．Gandhi insisted on violence against Britain.

C．Rosalind saw the bright future in the country.

D．People there were suffering from the war.

2. What does Mary Oliver intend to share with readers?

A．Her luxurious life.

B．The high-paid job.

C．Her wonderful future.

D．The attractive scenes.

3. To buy two books with the least money you will choose_______.

A．Small Acts of Amazing Courage and I Am in Here

B．Small Acts of Amazing Courage and The Girl with A Brave Heart

C．The Girl with A Brave Heart and A Thousand Mornings

D．A Thousand Mornings and Small Acts of Amazing Courage

2 . Personal Robot

Make your parents and teachers happy!

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Mr. H also has these features (特点)：

• weighs only 500 grams

• includes long-lasting batteries(电池)

• comes with a 5-year guarantee

• remembers simple instructions

Originally (最初) sold for $499

NOW ONLY $ 299

WATCH CONTROL

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• acts as a remote control for TVs and videos.

• gives you a daily weather forecast.

• reminds you when to hand in your homework.

• sets off a silent warning alarm when parents or teachers are near.

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Originally sold for $199

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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. You can get your Mr. H for ________.

A．$499

B．$299

C．$199

D．$99

3. 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

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

3 . Finland is offering free trips to people in need of happiness lessons

For the past two years, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world. Its citizens are relaxed and cheerful, enjoying life in a technologically advanced society. The Finns themselves owe(归功于) this to their connection with nature and their instinct(本能) to go outside whenever anxiety appears: “When others go to therapy(治疗), Finns put on a pair of rubber boots and head to the woods. A project called Rent A Finn will send a select number of guests to live in Finland for three days this summer. All travel and accommodation costs are covered, but you must be willing to be filmed throughout the experience.

Guest’s activities

Experience anything from visiting a national park to spending a weekend fishing at a real summer cottage， berry picking in the wilderness, enjoying a proper Finnish sauna(桑拿浴)一 basically all the things that we Finns love to do in nature and what makes Finland the happiest country worldwide.

Esko, mayor(市长) of a small town, will take you boating and teach you to play molkky, a Finnish throwing game. If you stay with Hanna, an IT professional, you’ll travel to her grandmother’s lakeside home outside Helsinki, where you’ll pick blueberries and eat traditional foods. Linda and Niko, who live on Uto, an island with a population of around 40, will take you sailing, show you the lighthouse, and camp out on an island.

Application

Now is the time to apply by filling out an online application form and filming a 3-minute video describing yourself, your connection to nature, and why you want to visit Finland. Submit, breathe deeply, and wait. I know what I’ ll be doing this weekend.

1. What do the Finns think mainly brings them happiness?

A．Getting close to nature.

B．Living in a rich country.

C．Remaining in high spirits.

D．Getting on well with others.

2. Who will lead guests to pick blueberries around a lakeside home?

A．Esko.	B．Linda.
C．Hanna.	D．Niko

3. What should you do if you want to join the project?

A．Complete a form online.

B．Make a video about Finland.

C．Pay the activity expenses in advance.

D．Learn how to make traditional Finnish food.

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We are happy to offer a number of resources that enable you to learn about how to take better care of your pets．Please feel free to browse our site，particularly the informational articles．The best veterinary care for animals is ongoing nutrition and problem prevention，so becoming knowledgeable about preventative pet care is vital to the ongoing success of your animal’s health．If you have any questions，call(403)342-5200 or email us and we’ll immediately get back to you．Our Red Deer veterinarian office is very easy to get to—and you can find directions on our Contact Us page! We also welcome you to subscribe to our newsletter，which is created especially for Red Deer pet owners．

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Red Deer Veterinarian│Deer Park Pet Hospital│(403)342-5200

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Red Deer，Alberta T4R 2K7

1. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A．To make an advertisement for a pet hospital．

B．To inform pet owners how to treat their pets．

C．To introduce a trusted veterinarian to pet owners．

D．To tell people to treat their pets better．

2. What does the hospital specially offer to pets?

A．Pet licenses and timely care．	B．Clinic rooms and pet playmates．
C．Good pet doctors and full services．	D．The best medicine and treatment．

3. What is the most important for pet health?

A．Food and exercise．	B．Nutrition and prevention．
C．Technology and equipment．	D．Experience and patience．

5 . The islands of Malta and Gozo are brilliant for a family holiday, packed with fun places to visit whatever your children’s ages. The islands’ small size means everywhere is within easy reach.

Sandy beaches and swimming spots

One of Malta’s best beaches for families is soft-sanded, sheltered Golden Bay. Older children can try activities such as stand-up paddle boarding, sailing or windsurfing, while the gentle slope of the beach makes it easy for younger kids to safely paddle in the sea.

Eating out

Children are welcome at most restaurants, though more upmarket places often only accept older kids. There are often kids’ menus that tend to offer pizza, but you can always ask for a half portion of a starter dish (portions are huge in Maltese restaurants). With a wide range of cuisines on offer, children are bound to find something they’ll like, Maltese food is strongly influenced by Italian cuisine, so there’s pizza and pasta galore, and some kids will love the national dish-fried rabbit

Accommodation

Try to schedule at least a few days on Gozo as there are lots of self-catering farmhouses with pools to rent and it’s even easier to get around than Malta. Smaller hotels in Valletta usually only accept older children.

Transport and other tips

The easiest way to get around Malta and Gozo is to drive, but the local bus service is reliable, easy to use, and fairly inexpensive. Buses are frequent between major towns, but only roughly hourly to and from smaller places. Ferries run between Malta and Gozo, and you can take tourist boats over to Comino.

1. What can younger kids do on the islands of Malta and Gozo?

A．Experience paddling	B．Try windsurfing.
C．Have dinner at all restaurants.	D．Live in smaller hotels in Valletta.

2. What do we know about Maltese food?

A．Fried rabbit is the most popular among visitors.

B．Children can always eat up a portion of dish.

C．It has much to do with Italian cuisine.

D．Pizza is only offered to kids in Maltese restaurants.

3. What transportation may be the best choice for visitors in Malta and Gozo?

A．Tourist boats.	B．Motor vehicles.
C．Sailing boats.	D．Ferries.

6 . The following are introductions to some programs that BBC I will show on TV.

12:25a.m Tuesday	The Real Swiss Robinson Family Laura worried that her children have had their life too easy due to her husband’s career in big business, so she decides to take her teenagers to the Cook Islands to experience the simple life. They face storms and a lack of food, but Laura is happy as their local guide shows them the island’s wealth of rare fruits and foods.
11:00a.m Wednesday	A team have come across an armed man who is holding two baby chimps who were trapped. One of them, David, is sent to a medical emergency in the forest. Later a center director, Nielsen, finds a suitable place to set free more rescued animals.
7:50p.m Thursday	Lost Building of Britain Simon Thurley visits the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey(修道院), which ,before its destruction by Henry VIII, was famous for some of the most amazing stained glasses of its age. It also had a great deal of financial power, acting as the center of an influential business empire.

1. Why is Laura worried?

A．Because life on the Cook Islands is too simple.

B．Because her husband faces difficulties in his business.

C．Because storms are approaching her hometown.

D．Because her children may not know how to cherish(珍惜) life.

2. Jim enjoys TV programs of organizations that take care of animals. He should probablywatch TV at _______.

A．7:50 p.m Thursday

B．11:00 p.m on Wednesday

C．11:00 a.m on Wednesday

D．12:25 a.m on Tuesday

3. We can infer from the text that _______.

A．David is a farmer

B．Henry VIII set up a business empire in the Abbey

C．Nielsen is an animal-lover

D．Glastonbury Abbey is famous today for its stained-glass

7 . The following are the top things to do in Tampa Bay on the weekend.

Santa and Ice Skating in St. Petersburg: After visiting Santa, go skating on a simulated (模拟的) ice place. 6:00 pm, North Straub Park, Fifth Avenue NE and Bayshore Drive, St. Petersburg. Free; $5 skating. (727) 893-7441.

Christmas in the Wild: The animals come out at night for the zoo’s new holiday party with carolers (唱圣歌者), performers, a Christmas tree, holiday foods, music and chances with Santa. 9:30 am, Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa. $ 27. 95 seniors, $22. 95 aged 3—11, 2 and younger free. (813) 935-8552.

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: The use of puppets (木偶) improves the attraction of this live version of the 1964 television classic. 3:00 pm, Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. $35—$ 100. (727) 791-7400.

An American in Paris: The Tony Award-winning musical is about an American soldier, a secret French girl and a European city in the consequence of war. Through Dec. 25. 7:30 pm, Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. $ 39— $ 90. (813) 229-7827.

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play: An ensemble (重唱) brings a few dozen characters to life with live, on-stage sound effects, to present the story of George Bailey, who considers taking his own life on Christmas Eve. 8:00 pm, American Stage Theatre Company at Raymond James Theater, 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. $ 30. (727) 823-7529.

1. Which number should you call if you want to go skating?

A．(727) 893-7441.

B．(813) 935-8552.

C．(727) 791-7400.

D．(813) 229-7827.

2. Where can you enjoy music at 7:30 pm?

A．In Ruth Eckerd Hall.	B．In Carol Morsani Hall.
C．In North Straub Park.	D．In Raymond James Theater.

3. Which event shows a sad story?

A．An American in Paris.

B．Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.

C．It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.

D．Santa and Ice Skating in St. Petersburg.

8 .         The Voice of America began during the World War II. When Germany was broadcasting a radio program to get international ____ , American officials believed they should ____ the German broadcast with words that they thought were the facts of world events. The first VOA news report began with words in ____ “The ____ may be good or bad, but we shall tell you the truth.” Within a week, other VOA ____ were broadcasting in Italian, French and English.
        After the World War II ended in 1945, some Americans felt VOA’s ____ had to be changed, ____ the Soviet Union became enemy of America. They wanted to ____ Soviet listeners. Then VOA began broadcasting in Russian.
        In the early years VOA began adding something new to its broadcast that was ____ “ Music USA”. Another new idea came along in 1959. VOA knew that many listeners did not know ____ English to completely understand its ____ English broadcast. So VOA ____ simpler kind of English, ____ uses about 1,500 words and is spoken ____ of course, it is special English.
        In the ____ of most VOA listeners, the most ____ program is the news report. News from around the world ____ into the VOA news rooms in Washington 24 hours a day. It comes from VOA reporters in ____ cities and also from other ____ like BBC. VOA writers and editors use these materials to ____ news reports, which are being broadcast in 43 languages.1.

A．business

B．culture

C．support

D．information

2.

A．reply

B．answer

C．join

D．interrupt

3.

A．same

B．short

C．English

D．German

4.

A．news

B．problems

C．effects

D．opinions

5.

A．stations

B．news

C．announcers

D．officials

6.

A．home

B．position

C．purpose

D．results

7.

A．if

B．supposing

C．considering

D．in order that

8.

A．reach

B．satisfy

C．attack

D．support

9.

A．known

B．reported

C．called

D．printed

10.

A．American

B．British

C．standard

D．enough

11.

A．normal

B．fast

C．good

D．exact

12.

A．invented

B．discovered

C．taught

D．stopped

13.

A．it

B．who

C．which

D．that

14.

A．slowly

B．formally

C．normally

D．loudly

15.

A．pleasure

B．course

C．opinion

D．advice

16.

A．difficult

B．important

C．various

D．common

17.

A．flies

B．sends

C．delivers

D．pasts

18.

A．all

B．major

C．American

D．news

19.

A．broadcasts

B．forms

C．newspapers

D．countries

20.

A．broadcast

B．announce

C．translate

D．prepare

9 . Channel Islands
The two main islands, Jersey and Guernsey, are remarkable in that they present a combination of enjoyment peace and quiet. Neither island is very big (only ten miles long) and so all parts of these coasts are easily reached from the main centers — St. Helier and St. Peter Port. In both these towns and particularly in Jersey's St. Helier are concentrated (集中) the amusements of really big resorts (休养地). The nearness of France gives a continental atmosphere; the weather is far better than that in England. The other three islands, Jethou, Herm and Sark are small and quiet.
Isles of Scilly
The islands are really small and quiet; and the weather is warm but windy. The islands are excellent for those who enjoy exploring (探险) small inlets (水湾), creeks (小溪) and bays on foot, or even better in a boat.
Isle of Wight
The island is 24 miles across and therefore quite large. The scenery is good and varied. The resorts are neither overlarge nor showy. The crowds seem content with entertaining but quieter holidays. The island has the best sunshine record in Britain.
Isle of Man
An island with unique atmosphere — in some indefinable (难以描述的) way it is different from England, Scotland or Wales. Thirty miles long, with good roads and good public transport，the mountains，hills and glens (幽谷) are easily reached. Douglas is a major British resort and other resorts are lively.
1. Which is the largest of the islands mentioned?

A．Herm.	B．The Isle of Man.
C．The Isle of Wight.	D．Jersey.

2. If you want to be fairly sure you would have a lot of sun on holiday, which island would you choose?

A．The Channel Islands.	B．The Isle of Man.
C．The Isle of Wight.	D．The Scilly Isle.

3. If you are having a holiday on Jersey, where would you go for amusement?

A．Douglas.	B．Sandown.
C．St. Helier.	D．St. Peter Port.

4. In which way are the Channel Islands different from all the other island holiday places

A．The coasts are easily reached from the main centers.

B．There are more islands there.

C．There is something French about them.

D．The weather is better.

10 . The Strong National Museum of Play is a collection-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. It is one of the largest history museums in the United States and one of the leading museums serving families. There are various activities every month.

Storytime Club

Tuesday, November 7

10:30 & 11:30 a.m.

Readings of classic children’s tales at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Have your Storytime Club passport punched（打孔）once during each visit. Collect five punches and receive a free children’s book! The theme of this month: Fun with Food.

Homeschool Lessons

Thursday, November 9

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

What did children play with before the appearance of computers and videos? Students visit One History Place to learn about early 20th-century America by comparing toys from long ago and now and by role-playing the games of this bygone period.

Fit Kids Day

Sunday, November 12

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Jump, run or slide into the museum for fitness fun! Learn about fun winter programs and activities from the City of Rochester’s Department of Recreation and Youth Services. See what healthy food the Rochester Public Market has available this season.

Woodbury School Parent Information Night

Wednesday, November 15

6 p.m.

Learn about the preschool and early kindergarten programs at Woodbury School during the Parent Information Night. Woodbury School’s unique setting at the Strong Museum provides countless opportunities for playful learning. Enrollment（招生）for the 2018-2019 school year begins on December 1, 2017. Registration is not necessary for the Parent Information Night.

1. What can you do at Storytime Club in November?

A．Buy a children’s book.	B．Hear stories about food.
C．Receive a club passport.	D．Perform classic children’s tales.

2. Which activity introduces interesting programs suitable for winter?

A．Fit Kids Day.	B．Storytime Club.
C．Homeschool Lessons.	D．Woodbury School Parent Information Night.

3. What do we know about Woodbury School?

A．Its programs are aimed at children between 6-9.

B．Its registration of the new school year starts on December 1.

C．Its programs are held at the Strong Museum.

D．Its Parent Information Night is held at the weekend.