| A．Watch the program on TV. | B．Call the TV station. |
| C．Meet the man at the cat exhibition | D．Look for cats with the man. |
 | A LITTLE PRINCESS by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The novel tells of the story of a wealthy young girl, Sara Crewe, who is sent to a boarding school during her father’s campaign in India. Thanks to Capt. Crewe’s money, Sara is treated as a little princess until, one day, word comes of her father’s tragic death. Miss Minchin, the school’s greedy headmistress, wastes no time in putting the now-penniless Sara to work for her room and board. It is only through the friendship of two other girls and some astonishing luck that Sara eventually finds her way back to happiness. | ||
THE SECRET GARDEN by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett was the highest paid and most widely read woman writer of her time, publishing more than fifty novels and thirteen plays. The Secret Garden is a beautiful tale of friendship, secrets and human spirits. A spoiled orphan named Mary returns to England from India when her parents die. She is sent to live in Yorkshire with her uncle. Miserable and lonely, she begins to explore the house’s gardens and discovers a key to a secret garden that the uncle sealed off when his wife died. There she discovered a secret so important, so enchanting, that it will change her life forever. |  | ||
 | PETER PAN by J. M. Barrie and Scott Gustafson
It is a children’s story full of imagination and adventures. A boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with mermaids, Indians, fairies and pirates, and from time to time meeting ordinary children from the world outside. | ||
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| A．The little princess refers to a girl named Sara Crewe. |
| B．A Little Princess was written by a famous female writer. |
| C．Peter Pan is a boy with magic powers who never grows up. |
| D．The secret garden mentioned in the passage is located in India. |
| A．$5.60 | B．$22.40 | C．$25.00 | D．$ 28.00 |
| A．They were published in the same year. |
| B．They all have a hard cover. |
| C．They have children as their main characters. |
| D．They are all stories with tragic endings. |
| A．It could help people of all ages to avoid cancer. |
| B．It was mainly meant for cancer patients. |
| C．It might appeal more to viewers over 40. |
| D．It was frequently interrupted by commercials. |
4 . Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2018: More than 200 B&Bs (bed & breakfast) across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for your stay at their lowest prices! Don’t miss it. Just collect the vouchers in our B&B Daily printed from 01/04/2018 to 07/04/2018 and book the stays for your travel following the terms and conditions below:
•The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning.
•The offer is of two kinds: £20 per room, valid during stay period of 02/04/2018-31/05/2018 and then again 01/09/2018-31/10/2018; £35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/06/2018-31/08/2018.
•The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.
•The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B&Bs before 28/04/2018.
•Each voucher can only be used by the holder to book one room for one night.
•If voucher holders book either the £20 or £35 per room per night, any additional services such as lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge. But these are not required in order to take up the offer. Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available.
•Vouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve the right to charge at full price for every night of stay.
•Vouchers may not be used together with any other offer.
•The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking Additional £10 may be paid to confirm the booking and will be returned on arrival.
•The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders’ booking for people under the age of 18.
1. How much should be paid for a two-night stay in October 2018 at a chosen B&B?| A．£70. | B．£40. | C．£35. | D．£30. |
| A．To charge extra £10 for bookings with no vouchers. |
| B．To refuse bookings for guest under the age of 18. |
| C．To charge at full price for stays not confirmed. |
| D．To request extra charges as tips. |
| A．pay for the stay on arrival |
| B．book the stays through B&B Daily |
| C．use the B&B offer together with other offers |
| D．book either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&Bs |
5 . Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen．Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English．
Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers．
You may find the information you need．
★Global English Center
＊General English in all four skills：listening, speaking, reading, and writing．
＊3-month(700yuan), 6-month(1200yuan)and one-year(2000yuan)courses．
＊Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day．Mon-Fri．
＊Experienced college English teachers．
＊Close to city center and bus stops．
Tel：67605272 Add：105 Zhongshan Road, 100082．
★Modern Language School
Special courses in English for business．traveling, banking, hotel management and office skills．
＊Small classes(12-16 students)on Sat．＆Sun．From 2∶00－5∶00pm．
＊Native English teachers from Canada and USA．
＊Language lab and computers supplied．
＊3-month course：1,050yuan; 6-month course：1,850yuan．
Write or phone：Modern Language School, 675Park Road．100056
Tel：67353019
★The 21st Century English raining Center
＊We specialize in effective teaching at all levels．
＊We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800yuan．
＊We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays．
＊Entrance exams：June 1 and Dec．1．
＊Only 15-minute walk from city center.
Call 67801642 for more information．
★The International House of English
＊Three/Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost：60yuan for 13 hours per week; convenient class hours：9∶00－12∶00am and 2∶00－5∶00pm．
＊A four-month evening program for developing speaking skills(same cost as day classes).
＊Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language．Free sightseeing and social activities．Very close to Central Park．
For further information call 67432308．
1. You work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Which school will you choose?| A．Global English Center and the International House |
| B．Global English Center and Modern Language School |
| C．Modern Language School and the 21st Century |
| D．The 21st Century and the International House |
| A．its teaching quality is better |
| B．it requires an entrance exam |
| C．its courses are more advanced |
| D．it is nearest to the city center |
| A．offers sightseeing and social activities at low prices |
| B．costs less than the other schools |
| C．has a special course in spoken English |
| D．has native English teacher |
6 . The simplest smartphone ever
The Jitterbug® Smart2 from GreatCall® is the simplest phone with a simple menu, large screen and particular health and safety services.
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| To order or learn more, call 1-800-410-2629 | Or visit greatcall.com/Smart | |||
25% off of $149.99 MSRP is only valid(有效的) for new lines of service. Offer valid 11/12/2020 through 1/2/2021. Monthly fees do not include government taxes or assessment surcharges and are subject to change. Plans and services may require purchase of a GreatCall device and a one-time setup fee of $35. $300 savings calculation based on market leaders’ lowest available monthly published fees. JITTERBUG are trademarks of Best Buy and its attached companies. © 2020 Best Buy. All rights reserved.
1. What makes writing emails and texts easy according to the passage?| A．The simple menu. | B．The large screen. |
| C．The single list. | D．The speech input. |
| A．November 11st, 2020. | B．January 10th, 2020. |
| C．January 1st, 2021. | D．February 10th, 2021. |
| A．To advertise a smartphone. | B．To recommend health apps. |
| C．To introduce a safety device. | D．To compare wireless networks. |
AAVE Camp Camp Address: 2308 Fossil Trace, Colorado 80401, USA (800)2223-3595 | Since 2016, AAVE Camp has been about adventure travel, leadership and learning. AAVE inspires responsibility in teenagers. Throughout our adventures, we camp, rock climb, mountain bike, surf, sail, or study a foreign language. Most of our programs include community service projects which make a difference for our participants as well as those we meet. |
| Wilderness Horse Camp Camp Address: PO. Box 568, Oregon 97883, USA (888)4209-7855 | Wilderness Horse Camp is a youth summer horseback riding camp. You will receive instructions on riding a horse, ride the high mountains, play in small rivers and learn how to live as they did in the old west. You'll sleep in tents, eat western food and ride your horse all day, every day! |
| Traditional Camp Camp Address: P.O. Box 819/200, Arrowhead Rd. Hunt, Texas 78024, USA (886)6817-2173 | Established in 2008, we are located on 650 beautiful acres along the clear south fork of the Guadalupe River. Our mission is to provide a safe and positive atmosphere for girls to develop confidence and talents within themselves through the many activities offered. Our specialty is FUN! |
| Filmmaking and Acting Camp Camp Address: 100 East 17th Street, New York 10003, USA (212)6743-4300 | The New York Film Academy is a unique educational institution, devoted to providing the most focused filmmaking instruction in the world. Our workshops are intended to offer a great experience which gives students the opportunity to develop their creative skills to the fullest. |
1. AAVE Camp is designed for ________.
| A．adventure lovers | B．foreign travellers |
| C．creative teenagers | D．professional sportsmen |
| A．(800)2223-3595 | B．(888)4209-7855 | C．(886)6817-2173 | D．(212)6743-4300 |
| A．AAVE Camp | B．Wilderness Horse Camp |
| C．Traditional Camp | D．Filmmaking and Acting Camp |
| A．Colorado | B．Oregon | C．Texas | D．New York |
8 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.
Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?| A．Comfort. | B．Security. |
| C．Price. | D．Location. |
| A．Yellow Hostel. | B．Hostel Alessandro Palace. |
| C．Youth Station Hostel. | D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes. |
| A．It gets noisy at night. | B．Its staff is too talkative. |
| C．It charges for Wi-Fi. | D．It’s inconveniently located. |
9 . For years, the Empire State Building in New York was recognized as the tallest building in the world, but in recent decades, many much higher structures have been built. Read on to learn more about four of the tallest skyscrapers existing today.
● Buri Khalifa
Buri Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is currently the tallest building in the world. The tower is part of a new development built on a man-made lake. Burj Khalifa has a distinctive shape so that the windows look out onto the Persian Gulf. A 304-room hotel occupies the lower floors and there is an observation deck on the 124th floor. The top floor is home to a private VIP club, closed to anyone except members.
● Shanghai World Financial Centre
This skyscraper has the highest observation deck in the world, although the building itself is no longer the tallest. Construction stopped between 1998 and 2003 because of the Asian financial crisis, but it was eventually finished in 2008. The most distinctive feature in its design is the geometric opening at the top of the tower.
● International Commerce Centre
This skyscraper in Hong Kong stands on top of Kowloon Station, which gave its name to the original proposal for the building. The tower is not as high as in earlier plans because of regulations that prevented buildings from being taller than the surrounding mountains. A five-star hotel occupies the upper fifteen floors of the building. There is an observation deck on the 100th floor and a number of five-star restaurants on the 101st floor.
● Petronas Tower
These towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, are the tallest twin buildings in the world. They were built on the site of the city’s horse-racing tracking and an exclusive shopping centre is located at the base. The towers are connected by a sky bridge on the 41st and 42nd floors, which is the highest two-storey bridge in the world. It is open to the public, but only a limited number of free tickets are given out each day, and visitors are allowed no more than ten minutes on the bridge.
1. In which two buildings can you book a room?| A．Buri Khalifa and Shanghai World Financial Centre. |
| B．International Commerce Centre and Petronas Towers. |
| C．Burj Khalifa and International Commerce Centre. |
| D．Petronas Towers and Burj Khalifa. |
| A．Burj Khalifa |
| B．Shanghai World Financial Centre |
| C．Petronas Towers |
| D．International Commerce Centre |
| A．Shanghai World Financial Centre took longer to complete than planned. |
| B．Visitors have to pay to stay on the two-storey bridge in Petronas Towers. |
| C．International Commerce Centre is named after its investor. |
| D．The top floor of Buri Khalifa is accessible to everyone. |
10 . FREE Homeschooling
If you are reading this page you are looking into homeschooling. YAHOO! So proud of you for taking the road less traveled for your kids. It may not always be easy, but it is rewarding! 123 Home-school4Me is here to help you on your journey! We’ve got lots of tips, resources, and over a million pages of FREE Home-school worksheets, games and lesson plans to help you provide a solid, fun, and affordable education for your kids!
Let me walk you through some homeschooling basics and how 123Homeschool4Me can help you home-school!
Why Homeschooling
For some it is a better education, impact of being socialized at school, passing on your faith, spending more time with your kids, helping your child with a special need, making learning fun, or any number of other reasons. Keep reminding yourself WHY you choose to home-school and make that your primary focus.
How to Home-school
* Decided to Home-school after much careful research and thought
* 25 Reasons Why We Love Homeschooling
* Find out the legal requirements to home-school in your state -- every state has different requirements that you must follow to home-school legally - Homeschooling Laws in your State
* Follow any and all legal requirements to home-school legally (see above)
* Pick a curriculum - you have tons of choices to fit your family and children
* How to Choose a Home-school Curriculum
* Our Curriculum Choices
* Plan your school year - with any state regulations in mind, pick when your school will start end, take breaks, what days of the week you will meet and for how long, and what pace you need to go through your curriculum to finish in a year.
* Use these Free Home-school Forms to organize your year
* How to Home-school in 15 Hours a Week
* Don’t Home-school alone! Just because you aren’t sending your kids to public or private school doesn’t mean they won’t be with others from outside your family.
* Getting Social in Your Home-school
* Start teaching your child - Your taught your child how to use the bathroom and put on their shoes. You can do this! Just dive in!
Okay, so that was super simplified, I know! But really that is all you need to start with.
Make sure to read the links above for more information on each point.
How to Start Homeschooling
Make Home-school FUN and Affordable! This is where123Homeschool4Me.com comes in! Mom leaves little time to think of fun, creative educational activities that make concepts stick. Plus the cost to buy cool games and additional worksheets for every little skill can be unacceptable!
We’ve got you covered! This site is filled with thousands of creative ideas and 1,000,000+ FREE educational print-ables to make learning fun!
1. According to the above material, 123Homeschool4Me is probably _________.| A．a website | B．a counselor | C．a magazine | D．an advertisement |
| A．Restoring the child’s faith. | B．Getting social in the home-school |
| C．Challenging the road less traveled. | D．Tailoring the courses to kids’ needs. |
| A．simplified lesson plans and fun activities |
| B．interesting games and affordable worksheets |
| C．free teaching resources and practical suggestions |
| D．detailed curriculum plans and free homeschooling |
