1 . Alabama: Priester’s Pecans

Dessert in the South basically starts and ends with an ooey-gooey pecan(核桃) pie. Especially in Alabama, where the pecan is the official state nut. While there are plenty of farms that pick and package pecans, perhaps the most famous is Priester’s, a family-run business that’s been supplying Alabama with its favorite nuts for over seven decades.

Alaska: Salmon jerky

Forget beef jerky(肉干)—in Alaska, it’s all about the salmon jerky. Home to five different species of the flavorful fish (king, red, pink, silver, and chum), the northernmost state produces nearly one-third of the wild salmon consumed around the world. Bonus: Salmon is one of the seven healthiest fish you can eat.

Arizona: Saguaro cactus

The largest cactus(仙人掌) in the United States, the saguaro cactus is found only in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert. Living to be up to 200 years old, the cacti, whose flower is also the state’s flower, are generally around 30 feet tall and can grow unlimited arms. Want to see for yourself? Visit one of these 10 outstanding desert escapes in America.

California: Wine Guide

It isn’t called “Wine Country” for no reason. Northern California, specifically Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley, produce over 60,000 registered wine labels, making vino(酒类产品) the state’s most valuable agricultural product. If you’re looking for the most popular varietals(优质酿酒葡萄汁), the top two frequently planted grapes are chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon.

1. How long has the Priester’s farm lasted?

A．About 7 years.	B．About 30 years.
C．About 70 years.	D．About 200 years.

2. Which state is famous for salmon?

A．Alaska.	B．Arizona.
C．Alabama.	D．California.

3. Where does the text probably come from?

A．A library guide.	B．A news report.
C．A project handbook.	D．A travel guide.

2 . Passenger Information

Carry-on Bag Rules

When travelling on China Southern planes, we ask our customers to follow our simple bag rules.

—Each passenger is allowed to bring one bag onto the plane.

…Weight limit: Each carry-on bag may weigh upto 10 kilos.

—Size limit: Each carry-on bag can be up to 110cm long, 60cm high and 30cm wide.

—Additional bags and oversized/overweight bags may be allowed on the plane if there is enough room. There will be a fee for such bags （see the table below）. Please note that if your bag breaks more than one rule then you must pay a fee for each rule broken.

Safety Rules

For the safety of our passengers, the following items must not be taken onto the plane:

—Bottles containing gas （e.g. cigarette lighter）

一Bottles containing any cream, oil or other liquid that are over 100ml.

Note:

If you have any liquid medicines over 100ml that you must use during your flight, please contact our customer service manager on 34533566 to make arrangements at least 24 hours before your departure. You will need to have a doctor's letter explaining why you need the medicine.

Bag Fees

	Rule	Fee
Overweight*	Bags heavier than 10 kilos	¥100 per kilo over limit
Oversized**	Bags larger than 110cmX60cmX30cm	¥250 per bag
Extra bags		¥400 per extra bag

*No bag over 15 kilos will be allowed on the plane. **No bag over 150cm long or 80cm high may be taken on the plane. Passengers must put such bags in the plane's storage.

1. What is not allowed to be taken onto the plane by a passenger?

A．.A 100ml bottle of cream.	B．A gas bottle
C．A bag that is 120cm long.	D．Medical equipment

2. When must a passenger speak with the manager about taking over 100ml of liquid medicine onto their flight?

A．.After they get on the plane.	B．Six hours before their flight
C．.When they arrive at the airport.	D．At least one day before their flight

3. How much will a passenger pay for a carry-on bag that is 110cmX50cmX25cm in size and weighs 13 kilos?

A．¥300.	B．¥250.
C．¥550.	D．¥850

3 . Writing Contests, Grants & Awards in 2019 The Writing Contests, Grants （补助金） & Awards database includes details about the creative writing contests-including poetry contests, short story competitions, essay contests, awards for novels, and more-that we've published in "Poets & Writers Magazine" during the past year. We carefully review the practices and policies of each contest before including it. Use the online submission system.

Catherine Doctorow Innovative Fiction Prize

A prize of ﹩15，000 is given annually for a novel, or a story collection. U.S. writers who have published at least three books of fiction are qualified. Submit a manuscript （手稿） of any length, a brief biography, and a list of three previously published books of fiction with a ﹩25 entry fee by November 1,2019.

University of Alabama Press, P.O. Box 870380,Tuscaloosa,AL 35487.（ 773）702-7000.

Walt Whitman Award

A prize of ﹩5,000 is given annually for a poetry collection by a poet who has not published a book of poems in a standard edition. The winning book will also be distributed to 5,000 members of the Academy of American Poets. Submit a manuscript of 48 to 100 pages with a ﹩35 entry fee by November 1,2019.

Academy of American Poets,75 Maiden Lane, Suite 901,NewYork,NY10038.（ 212）274-0343.

Gabriele Rico Challenge in Creative Essay

A prize of ﹩1,333 is given annually for an essay. Using the online submission system, submit an essay of up to 5,000 words with a﹩20 entry fee, by November 1,2019.All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

San Jose State University, English Department, One Washington Square, San Jose,CA95192．（ 408）924-4425.

Brooklyn Nonfiction Prize

A prize of ﹩500 is given annually for a work of nonfiction that is set in Brooklyn, New York, and expresses the region's "rich soul and intangible （无形的） qualities through the writer's actual experiences of Brooklyn." Submit an essay of up to 2,500 words by November 15,2019.There is no entry fee．

Brooklyn Nonfiction Prize, P.O. Box 491,New York,NY10156.（ 207）778-7071.

1. Who has the qualification to attend the contest for the prize of﹩15，000______

A．Whoever has written 3 novel books．

B．Whoever has published at least 3 books．

C．U.S. authors who've published 3 novel books．

D．U.S. writers who've written 3 poetry collections．

2. What will happen to your manuscript if you win Walt Whitman Award______

A．It will be published as a book of poems．

B．It will be read by all the academy members．

C．It will be distributed to whoever likes poems．

D．It will become a book that will sell well．

3. Brooklyn Nonfiction Prize is different from the other three writing contests in that ______ ．

A．the work must be a writer's real experiences	B．its entry fee is higher
C．it has a deadline earlier than them	D．the winners have no prize money

4 .

LOST AND FOUND	ROOMATES
FOUND: Cat, 6 months old, black and white marking. Found near Linden and South U.Steve, 800—4661	FEMAL ROOMATE WANTED Own room near campus. Available December 1st. Rent $80 per month until March 1st.$129 there after. Call Jill for details, 800—7839.
LOST: Gold wire rim glasses in brown case. Campus area. Reward. Call Gregg 800—2896	NEED PERSON to assume lease for own bedroom in apt. near campus, $92/mo. Starting Jan. 1st. Call 800—6157 after 5:00
FOR SAIL	HELP WANTED
MOVING: Must sell. TV b/w2 seconds, $50; AM/FM transistor radio A/c or battery, $15; cassette tape recorder, $10; music records. Call John or Pat, 800—0739 after 5 or weekends.	BABYSITTER-MY HOME If you are available a few hours during the day, some evenings and occasional weekends to care for 2 school-age children, please call Gayle Moore days 800—1111, evenings and weekends 800—4964.
USED FUR COATS and JACKETS GOOD CONDITION. $50—¥125. Call 800—-0436 after 12 noon.	WAITRESS WANTED: 10 a.m.—2 p.m. or 10:30 a.m.—5 p.m. Apply in person, 207 s. Mai. Curtis Restaurant.

1. If you want a job of taking care of children, which ad will you answer?

A．LOST AND FOUND.

B．ROOMMATES.

C．FOR SAIL.

D．HELP WANTED.

2. You will call____ if you want to buy a radio.

A．800—0436.

B．800—0739.

C．800—4661.

D．800—4964.

3. If your aunt wants to rent a room from Feb.1^st to Apri.1^st, how much money should she pay?

A．$160.

B．$ 129.

C．$ 209.

D．$418.