1 . Upcoming Events of New York Chinese Cultural Center
Fan Dance
Sunday, September8, 2:00pm-3:00 pm, $15 per child
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
Learn Chinese fan dancing with an instructor from NYCCC! This program is a part of an exhibition which examines the history of trade and immigration between China and the United States.
Dragon Boat Festival
Friday, September13,2:00pm -2:30pm
Fresh Meadows Park
Come and celebrate with us in the thousand-year-old tradition of Dragon Boat racing! Be part of the audience and enjoy the excitement of this celebration. FREE ADMISSION! Click here for more information. Dragon Boat Festival will be held in Fresh Meadows Park.
Dance to China
Sunday, September15, 2 pm
Spruce Street School Auditorium, 12 Spruce St, New York, NY 10038
Join us in celebrating 43 years of preserving and continuing Chinese traditional dance. Students from NYCCC School of the Arts will be performing traditional Chinese dance, martial arts, and Beijing opera . Cost is $15 for adults, $12 for teenagers and senior citizens, $10 for children under 12.
NYCCC School of the Arts Open House
Saturday, September21, from 1:00pm -3:00 pm, $12 per child
PS 124, Yung Wing School, 40 Division Street, New York, NY 10002
Join us and see Chinese dance, kung fu, and acrobatic (杂技的)performances performed by our current students. Come and see our students’ beautiful artwork on display and make some artwork yourselves during our hour of arts and crafts and face painting from 1-2 pm. The show will be from 2-3pm.
1. Where can you learn about China-US trade and immigration history?| A．In New-York Historical Society Museum & Library. |
| B．In PS 124, Yung Wing School. |
| C．In Spruce Street School Auditorium. |
| D．In Fresh Meadows Park. |
| A．$48. | B．$ 52. |
| C．$55. | D．$ 57. |
| A．Training dancing instructors. | B．Producing beautiful artwork. |
| C．Promoting Chinese folk arts. | D．Examining trade and immigration. |
2 . Welcome to Arundel Castle which is situated in West Sussex, England. The castle has a history of nearly 1000 years and has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world. Arundel Castle also plays a starring role in many films.
The Gardens
The White Garden is planted with soft white Iceberg Roses, and Snow White Lilies.
The Rose Garden is newly planted with lovely old-fashioned English roses that are at their very best in June and July.
The Organic Kitchen Garden produces a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetables, pears, cherries and apples.
The Castle Shop
In the Castle Shop, you will discover a wide and interesting range of gift ideas for everyone. It offers gifts and souvenirs designed to appeal to all tastes and pockets. Foods, china, books, and stationery (文具)are all available. Many are sold in this Castle Shop only.
At Arundel Castle we pride ourselves on supporting local suppliers and actively encourage environmentally friendly products.
The Arundel Festival 2014
Saturday 16th to Monday 25th August
The annual Arundel Festival gets bigger and better every year. It is one of the most amazing, diverse and easily accessible arts festivals in the UK, offering a mix of visual arts, music, theatre and street entertainment.
Parking
Coaches and mini-buses can drop off at the main Castle entrance in Mill Road and park in the main town car park that is opposite the Castle entrance. Please inform us when making your booking of how many parking permits are required.
1. When visiting the castle, you can .| A．get old-fashioned English roses as gifts |
| B．buy eco-friendly products in the Castle Shop |
| C．get seasonal fruit and vegetables for free |
| D．see how the local gifts are being made |
| A．10 days | B．One week | C．16 days | D．One month |
| A．In Mill Road | B．Inside the Castle |
| C．In the main town car park | D．At the main Castle entrance |
| Class 501 Shy children need our help to get over their fears. In this class, we’ll cover the basics — the origins of shyness, strategies（策略）for getting over the kind of shyness your child experiences, social skills you can teach in your home, and tips for working with teachers to help your child perform well at school. | |
| Where | Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington |
| When | From 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM, on Fridays in May |
| Fee | $75.00 |
| Class 502 This is a special class for children designed to teach communication skills all of us need, but shy people are afraid to use. We’ll cover everything from how to start conversations with strangers to ways of keeping you calm when you do. You’ll learn what makes some people more popular than others and what you can do to feel more like you fit it. | |
| Where | Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington |
| When | From 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, on Tuesdays in May |
| Fee | $68.00 |
| Class 503 While a person’s IQ is thought to be relatively fixed, our EQ is believed to develop over the course of a lifetime. Why not give your child a head start? Explore what EQ is all about. We’ll review five of the basic qualities which are believed to make up EQ. We’ll discuss ways to identify（确认）your child’s emotional strengths and weaknesses and what you can do to improve their emotional development. | |
| Where | Karman Executive Center, Bellevue, Washington |
| When | From 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, on Wednesday, May 8th |
| Fee | $59.00 |
| Class 504 Do you find yourself searching for something to say when you meet someone new in your work? Then why not join us in learning the secret of successful conversation? In this fun-filled evening, we will simplify and practise the art of conversation to make yourself and others at home. | |
| Where | North Campus, Bellevue, Washington |
| When | From 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, on Thursday, May 23rd |
| Fee | $49.00 |
| A．$75.00 | B．$68.00 |
| C．$59.00 | D．$49.00 |
| A．Class 501 and Class 502. | B．Class 502 and Class 503. |
| C．Class 501 and Class 503. | D．Class 503 and Class 504. |
| A．the classes above are given on weekdays in May |
| B．all the classes are given in the same teaching building |
| C．none of the classes may help improve one’s social skills in daily life |
| D．adults can improve their children’s emotional development in Class 504 |
4 . King's College Summer School is an annual (年度的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York. Tips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows：
| Application(申请) date ▼Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2015. ▼Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2015. ▼Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2015. | Courses ▼English language Spoken English：22hours Reading and Writing：10hours ▼American History：16hours ▼American Culture：16hours |
| Steps ▼A letter of self-introduction ▼A letter of recommendation(推荐) The letters should be written in English with all necessary information. | Cost ▼Daily lessons：200 ▼Sports and activities：100 ▼Travel：200 ▼Hotel service：400 You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. |
Please write to：Thompson, Sanders 1026King's Street, New York, NY10016, USA E-mail to：KC-Summer School @yahoo, com | |
1. You can most probably read the text in ___________.
| A．a newspaper | B．a travel guide |
| C．a textbook | D．a telephone book |
| A．Only top students can take part in the program. |
| B．King's College Summer School is run every other year. |
| C．Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program. |
| D．Only the teachers of King's College give courses. |
| A．$200 | B．$400 |
| C．$900 | D．$500 |
| A．The program will last two months. |
| B．As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2015. |
| C．You can write to Thompson only in English. |
| D．You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone. |
5 . 你受学生会委托为校宣传栏“英语天地”写一则通知，请大家观看一部英语短片Growing Together，内容包括：
(1)短片内容：学校的发展；
(2)放映时间、地点；
(3)欢迎对短片提出意见。
注意：
(1)词数100左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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6 . Global English Center
General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
* 3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1,200 yuan) and one-year (2,000 yuan) courses.
* Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.--Fri.
* Experienced college English teachers.
* Close to the city center and bus stops
Add: 105 Zhongshan Road Tel: 6760000
Modern Language School
* Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.
* Small classes (2~16 students) on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m..
* English teachers from Canada and the USA.
* 3-month (1,000 yuan), 6-month (1,800 yuan).
Add: 675 Park Road Tel: 6777777
The 21st Century English Training Center
* We offer morning or afternoon classes. Both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. Entrance exams: June 1 and December 1.
* We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays
* Only 15-minute walk from city center.
Call 6016666 for more information.
The International House of English
* 3-or 6-month English course for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week; convenient class hours: 9:00~12:00 a.m. and 2:00~5:00 p.m.
* 4~month evening classes for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes)
* Well- trained foreign teachers
* Free sightseeing tours and social activities
* Very close to the Central Park.
Call 6886666 for further information.
1. offers free sightseeing tours.| A．Global English Center |
| B．Modern Language School |
| C．The 21st Century English Training Center |
| D．The International House of English |
| A．800. |
| B．1,000. |
| C．1,200. |
| D．1,800. |
| A．It has an entrance exam for learners. |
| B．It is the nearest to the city enter. |
| C．Its address doesn’t appear in the advertisement. |
| D．The teachers are from Canada and the USA. |
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1. In advertisement 2, the Traveller enables us to learn ________.
| A．the road conditions from London to Oxford |
| B．all the garages along the chosen route |
| C．the time and speed of the journey in Britain |
| D．the directions from London to Paris |
| A．contains nothing but 5,400 questions | B．can only answer challenging questions |
| C．can be purchased in many shops | D．can be used by people of all ages |
| A．who like to order goods at home | B．who are going to travel abroad |
| C．who do market researches | D．who are interested in intelligence tests |
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10 . Pacific Science Center Guide
◆Visit Pacific Science Center’s Store
Don’t forget to stop by Pacific Science Center’s Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or souvenir to remember your visit. The store is located(位于) upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laser Dome.
◆Hungry
Our exhibits will feed your mind, but what about your body? Our café offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The café is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes.
◆Rental Information
Lockers are available to store any belongings during your visit. The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required.
◆Support Pacific Science Center
Since 1962, Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion(热情) for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology. Today, Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and brings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State. It’s an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. Visit pacificsciencecenter.org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.
1. Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?| A．In Building 1. |
| B．In Building 3. |
| C．At the the Laser Dome. |
| D．At the Denny Way entrance. |
| A．Train Science teachers. |
| B．Distribute science books. |
| C．Inspire scientific research. |
| D．Take science to the classroom. |
| A．To encourage donations. |
| B．To advertise coming events. |
| C．To introduce special exhibits. |
| D．To tell about the Center’s history. |
