1 . Tales From Animal Hospital
David Grant

David Grant has become a familiar face to millions of fans of Animal Hospital. Here Dr. Grant tells us the very best of his personal stories about the animals he has treated, including familiar patients such as the dogs Snowy and Duchess, the delightful cat Marigold Serendipity Diamond. He also takes the reader behind the scenes at Harmsworth Memorial Animal Hospital as he describes his day, from ordinary medical check-ups to surgery (外科手术). Tales From Animal Hospital will delight all fans of the program and anyone who has a lively interest in their pet, whether it be cat, dog or snake!

£14.99 Hardhack 272pp Simon Schuster
ISBN 0751304417
Isaac Newton: The Last Sorcerer
Michael White

From the author of Stephen Hawking: A Life in Science, comes this colorful description of the life of the world’s first modern scientist. Interesting yet based on fact, Michael White’s learned yet readable new book offers a true picture of Newton completely different from what people commonly know about him. Newton is shown as a gifted scientist with very human weaknesses who stood at the point in history where magic (魔术) ended and science began.

£19.99 Hardback 320pp Fourth Estate
ISBN 1857024168
Fermat’s Last Theorem
Simon Singh

In 1963 a schoolboy called Andrew Wiles reading in his school library came across the world’s greatest mathematical problem: Fermat’s Last Theorem (定理). First put forward by the French mathematician Pierre de Fermat in the seventeenth century, the theorem had baffled and beaten the finest mathematical minds, including a French woman scientist who made a major advance in working out the problem, and who had to dress like a man in order to be able to study at the Ecole Polytechnique. Through unbelievable determination Andrew Wiles finally worked out the problem in 1995. An unusual story of human effort over three centuries, Fermat’s Last Theorem will delight specialists and general readers alike.

£12.99 Hardback 384pp Fourth Estate
ISBN 1857025210
1. What is Animal Hospital?

A．A news story.

B．A popular book.

C．A research report.

D．A TV programme.

2. In Michael White’s book, Newton is described as _________.

A．an old-time magician

B．a great but not perfect man

C．a person who lived a colorful and meaningful life

D．a person who did not look the same as in many pictures

3. Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word “baffle” as it is used in the text?

A．To encourage people to raise questions.	B．To cause difficulty in understanding.
C．To provide a person with an explanation.	D．To limit people’s imagination.

4. The person who finally proved Format’s Last Theorem is _________.

A．Simon Singh

B．Pierre de Fermat

C．Andrew Wiles

D．a French woman scientist

5. What is the purpose of writing these three texts?

A．To make the books easier to read.	B．To show the importance of science.
C．To introduce new authors.	D．To sell the books.

2 . A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:

Disneyland, California

Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.

Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida

Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.

EPCOT, Disney World, Florida

EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.

Disney­MGM Studios, Florida

MGM’s streets are the home for some great movie­themed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.

Universal Studios, Florida

Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.

1. Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?

A．Disneyland & Magic Kingdom.

B．Disneyland & Universal Studios.

C．EPCOT & Disney­MGM Studios.

D．Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios.

2. Which park has the longest history?

A．Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida.

B．Disney­MGM Studios, Florida.

C．EPCOT, Disney World, Florida.

D．Disneyland, California.

3. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To attract tourists to these theme parks.

B．To increase the sales of Amusement Today.

C．To introduce world’s best amusement parks.

D．To compare attractions in different theme parks.

3 .

Casa Romantica Poetry Reading Series Readings are held the last Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm. Promoting and celebrating the many poets living and writing in Orange County and offering the best poetry of Southern California and beyond in a setting both historic and beautiful: the Casa Romantica Cultural Center Gardens. $10.00/adult; $5.00/child (8 to 18) LOCATION: Casa Romantica 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672 INFORMATION:949-498-2139

Orange County Museum of Art — Visionaries Lecture Series Every Monday beginning April 20 1:30 pm — 3:30 pm Spend the coming art year answering the question — how did contemporary art become contemporary? Discover the unexpected connections between the past and present and encounter the sudden changes that shocked the art world. LOCATION: 850 San Clemente Drive Newport Beach INFORMATION: 949-759-1122

Discovery Science Center Presents: Mexico: Festival of Toys Now through Jan 3,2021 You’re invited to bring your children and immerse yourselves in Mexican culture through toys and games of the past and present. This interactive exhibit features hand-made toys for both celebration and play. Challenge each other in traditional Mexican games, play with authentic dolls and masks, learn about the cultural significance of Mexican toys. LOCATION: Discovery Science Center, 2500 N. Main St., Santa ANa, CA 92705 INFORMATION:714-542-2823

Donna O’ Neill Land Conservancy — Hike Off Your Thanksgiving Feast Friday, November 27,2020 9:00 am — 11:30 am Work off those holiday calories with a three-to-four-mile hike through the Conservancy. Hike up the North Ridge trail, across Middle Ridge and wind down into Gato Road. Experience the sight, sounds and warmth of our Grassland and Coastal Sage Scrub communities. $10.00/adult; $5.00/child (8 to 18); Free/Members LOCATION: The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy RESERVATIONS: 949-489-9778

1. Which event requires booking in advance?

A．Casa Romantica Poetry Reading Series.

B．Orange County Museum of Art — Visionaries Lecture Series.

C．Discovery Science Center Presents: Mexico: Festival of Toys.

D．Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy — Hike Off Your Thanksgiving Feast.

2. A student of art who wants to learn about art history will go to ______.

A．850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach

B．2500 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92705

C．the Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy

D．415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672

3. A mother who wants her kid to learn about culture in a fun way will call _____ for more information.

A．949-759-1122	B．714-542-2823
C．949-489-9778	D．949-498-2139

4. A member together with his wife and 12-year-old son wants to take a hike will pay ______.

A．$20

B．$25

C．$15

D．$10

4 . Each year the Hay Festival attracts some of the world's leading writers, artists and thinkers, to talk, share their thoughts and ideas and meet audiences. Ensuring guests are warmly received and well looked after during their stay has always been a top mission and one of the Festival's key jobs.

All events management student volunteers need to be attentive and helpful. In return, they get the chance to meet some amazing, creative people, and experience the daily running of a fast-moving international festival , where time-keeping is important and, above all, performers and audience leave having had a thoroughly enjoyable, stimulating (启发性的) and thought-inspiring day.

We require volunteers in two areas;

Events Management

Events management student volunteers help out with a wide range of duties including meeting and greeting authors, assisting with book signings, accompanying artists to events, stage management assistance and manning reception desks.

Creative Workshops

Creative workshops student volunteers assist authors, illustrators and workshop leaders in the setting up and running of workshops. These roles may interest those who have a particular interest in visual arts and I or illustration.

Dates

The 2020 festival dates are Thursday 21 May—Sunday 31 May. Applicants will need to be available for the duration of the festival.

Who can apply?

We are looking for 24 young people between the ages of 18 and 25, who can demonstrate a passion for the arts and interest in events management.Please send a CV and a short covering letter to ellen@hayfestival.com (for Events Management) or adrian@hayfestival.org (for Creative Workshops).The closing date for both applications is 28 February 2020, and we will 1et applicants know whether they've been successful as early as possible in March 2020. Please indicate which role you are applying for or express a preference. If shortlisted (入围), you'll need to be available for a short Skype interview.

1. What is the priority of the Hay Festivals duty?

A．To meet creative people.	B．To exchange ideas.
C．To receive more visitors.	D．To serve guests well,

2. What must be mentioned in the application letter?

A．Available Time.

B．The desired role.

C．A covering letter.

D．Personal interests.

3. What is the deadline for the application?

A．20 March 2020.

B．21 May 2020.

C．28 February 2020.

D．31 May 2020.

4. We can learn from the passage that

A．events management student volunteers assist authors, illustrators and workshop leaders in the setting up and running of workshops

B．young people who are enthusiastic about arts and events management will have an advantage

C．the 2020 festival will last about half a month

D．if an applicant is shortlisted, he can have the volunteer job directly

5 . Want to be a success? The University of Utah is right for you. The university is internationally recognized for its excellence and achievements. It will help you develop brilliant research skills. As a university student, you can get first-class research facilities with trained teachers to help, support and advise you in your study. We pride ourselves on our high standards and research success. For further information: inf@utah.ac.nz.

Degree

We offer a wide choice of bachelor's degrees for international students, which includes: Arts, Communication Studies, Social Sciences, etc. Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education are only for New Zealand citizens. For further information: deg@utah.ac.nz.

Tuition Fees （学费）

Tuition fees are different from department to department, generally from $5,000 to $6,000 a year. For further information: tui@utah.ac.nz.

Accommodation （住宿）

It's a boarding school （寄宿制学校）and you can have a room in a 4-bcdroom flat, which will cost about $150 a month with other regular living costs of about $200 a month for one person. You need to pay for a whole year. For further information: acc@utah.ac.nz.

Health

The Student Health Service provides excellent medical services for students. The Medical Centre is open five days a week, including student holidays with four doctors and nurses to meet your medical needs. For further information: heal@utah.ac.nz.

Sports

The Centre is a great place to have sports activities. Trained exercise teachers can help you work out a training plan and keep you active. The sports hall has volleyball, basketball and indoor football courts and a swimming pool as well. There are also a large number of sports clubs at Utah. For further information: sport@ utah.ac.nz.

1. If you want to get more information about sports, you can write to______.

A．sport@utah.ac.nz	B．heal@utah.ac.nz
C．deg@utah.ac.nz	D．inf@utah.ac.nz

2. You have to pay at least______ a year if you study at the University of Utah.

A．$5,000

B．$7,400

C．$9,200

D．$10,200

3. Which of the following is Not True according to the text?

A．Tuition fees vary from department to department.

B．Bachelor of Music is for international students only.

C．Students can get medical help during student holidays.

D．There are plenty of sports clubs for students to choose from.

6 . Shellharbour City Library provides a range of Library Special Needs Services for people who are unable to access our library service in the usual way. As long as you live in Shellharbour City, we’ll provide a full range of library services and resources including:

● Large printed and ordinary printed books

● Talking books on tape and CD

● DVDs and music CDs

● Magazines

● Reference and information requests

You will be asked to complete a “Statement of Need” application form which must be signed by a medical professional.

Home delivery service

Let us know what you like to read and we will choose the resources for you. Our staff will deliver the resources to your home for free. We also provide a service where we can choose the resources for you or someone instead of you choose the things from the library. You can also choose the resources you need personally.

Talking books and captioned(标字幕的)videos

The library can provide talking books for people who are unable to use printed books because of eye diseases. You don’t have to miss out on reading any more when you can borrow talking books from the library. If you have limited hearing which prevents you from enjoying movies, we can provide captioned videos for you at no charge.

Languages besides English

We can provide books in a range of languages besides English. If possible, we will request these items from the State Library of NSW, Australia.

How to join?

Contact the Library Special Needs Coordinator to register（登记）or discuss if you are eligible (合适的) for any of the services we provide — Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 am — 5 pm. Call 4297 2522 for more information.

1. Library Special Needs Services are designed for_______.

A．those who are fond of reading

B．only those who have walking disabilities

C．those who can't get medical help in Shellharbour City

D．people living in Shellharbour City with an illness or disability

2. If people with eye diseases want to learn about history, they can choose_________.

A．talking books	B．captioned videos
C．magazines	D．books in ordinary print

3. What can we learn from the passage ?

A．Few entertaining resources are offered here.

B．People with limited hearing have to pay for captioned videos.

C．Books with different languages are available.

D．People have to choose what they need by themselves.

4. To get home delivery service, you must __________.

A．only choose printed books	B．register ahead of time
C．pay the library ahead of time	D．have others choose the resources for you

7 . Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2019: 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 （活动券）in our B&B Daily printed from 01/04/2019 to 07/04/2019 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 02/04/2019— 31/05/2019 and then again 01/09/2019 - 31/10/2019; £35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/06/2019—31/08/2019.

• The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.

• The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B&Bs before 28/04/2019.

• 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' bookings for people under the age of 18.

1. How much should be paid for a two-night stay in October 2019 at a chosen B&B?

A．£70

B．£40

C．£30

D．£35

2. What right do the B&Bs reserve?

A．To charge extra £10 for bookings with no vouchers.

B．To charge at full price for stays not confirmed.

C．To refuse bookings for guest under the age of 18.

D．To request extra charges as tips.

3. By taking up the offer, the voucher holders can choose to.

A．use the B&B offer together with other offers

B．book the stays through B&B Daily

C．have lunch or evening meal without paying extra money

D．book either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&Bs

8 . Rafting the Grand Canyon Welcomes You!     

For exciting, fun and challenging white water tours, Rafting the Grand Canyon is here to help you plan the right tour for you. Whether you want to travel for two days or ten, hike in or not, go on an oar raft or motorized trip, we will help you find the trip that meets your needs.

For those who will be vacationing on the off-season a trip on the Native American Red River rafting is available year around or a one-day trip is available on the Colorado River from Diamond Creek to Pierce Ferry(about three hours from Las Vegas).     

Most of the trips depart from Lees Ferry, Arizona(approximately 21/2 hours from the south rim of the Grand Canyon). We offer partial trips which allow you to get on or off at Phantom Ranch located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim. Requiring a hike in or out, with proper planning the horse ride up or down is also an option. Most trips occur between April and October.            

Since all rafting on the Colorado requires a permit, planning and reserving your trip requires reservations well in advance. Please let us know when you would like to go and we will contact all the river concessionaires(特许权获得者)to help you find the best trip for you.     

For planning your trip, questions, concerns or to make your reservations, please email or call the toll free number below. Since these trips are limited we highly recommend you make your reservations months in advance.     

To talk to a live person call us toll free: 1-800-222-6966 or 702-655-6060   If you have any questions regarding a trip, please CLICK HERE to fill out our form. This will speed up the process of getting you accurate information regarding your trip.     

If you would like to send us an email other than about an up-coming trip you can contact us at info @raftingthegrandcanyon.com.     

We look forward to helping you plan your trip!

1. If you don’t want to take an all-distance trip, you can start at _________.

A．Diamond Creek

B．Lees Ferry

C．Phantom Ranch

D．Pierce Ferry

2. On the trip on the Grand Canyon, you are not recommended to enjoy _________.

A．oar raft rowing	B．traveling on foot
C．animal riding	D．swimming entertainment

3. At which time of the following is an off-season trip on the Grand Canyon?

A．June.

B．February.

C．October.

D．September.

4. Rafting the Grand Canyon doesn’t suggest the readers contact them in the way of _________.

A．calling at it in person	B．filling out a form
C．sending an email	D．making a call

9 . HEARST CASTL, CA

Hearst Castle is open for tours daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Tour A -- The Grand Rooms

View the ground floor rooms of La Casa Grande where Mr. Hearst’s guests met their host and were entertained during their stay. See the Assembly Room, where guests met for cocktails, the Refectory, where meals were served, the Morning Room, Billiard Theater. Your knowledgeable guide will bring this big house to life sharing stories about Mr. Hearst, his many guests, and the art collection it contains.

Prices: Adults: $25.00; Children: $12.00.

Tour B – The Upstairs Suites (套房)

This tour features rooms on the upper floors of Casa Grande. Travel through guest suites on your way to the Library where Mr. Hearst housed a collection of 2,000-year-old Greek pots.

Visit Mr. Hearst’s private third floor suite including his bedroom and private study where he held business meetings. Learn about the genius of architect Julia Morgan and the way she put Mr. Hearst’s art collection into the design.

Prices: Adults: $20.00; Children: $10.00.

Tour C – Evening Tour

This tour allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as a visitor to the Castle in the 1930s might have. It features highlights from the experience, Upper Floors of Casa Grande, and Garden tours.

Evening tours are offered on most Fridays and Saturdays during March – May & October – December.

Prices: Adults: $36.00; Children: $18.00.

Tour D – Accessible Holiday Twilight

This tour is wheelchair accessible. Visitors who have difficulty climbing stairs, or who cannot stand or walk for extended period, may also benefit from this tour. Accessible transportation is provided from the Visitor Center to all areas of the Holiday at Hearst Castle tour. Call 866-712-2286 for additional information.

Prices: Adults: $30.00; Children: $18.00.

1. Which place can you take your child to visit if you have not much available money?

A．The Morning Room.	B．The Upstairs Suites.
C．The Grand Rooms.	D．The Billiard Room.

2. Which of the following is proper for you to take part in Tour C?

A．A Saturday in July.	B．A Saturday in April.
C．A Friday in January.	D．A Friday in September.

3. Which is the best choice for disabled people?

A．Tour A.	B．Tour B.
C．Tour C.	D．Tour D.

10 . I'm a strong believer that learning different languages makes you look quite good when you're in a foreign country and can understand and speak the language.The list below is 4 apps (计算机应用程序) that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download (下载) them for free.

Babbel－Learn Languages

Babbel is an excellent language tool to help you progress step by step with learning a new language.It helps you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments (作业)．You need to pay every month，but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a teacher!

Duolingo: Learn Languages Free

The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences.It's all completely free too! It's well designed，looks great and will help you learn，remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day.

Tandem: Language Exchange

Rather than have you work through tasks and memorize different things，the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn.You can then have text，voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language，and in return you learn theirs，all by simply communicating with each other.It's a great way to learn with only $1 a day.

Learn English — busuu

This app is perfect if you want to learn English.There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids.You'll find yourself working through interactive (互动的) tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue.

1. Which app suits best if you want to learn through communication?

A．Babbel — Learn Languages

B．Tandem: Language Exchange

C．Duolingo: Learn Languages Free

D．Learn English — busuu

2. What is Duolingo different from the other three apps?

A．It's completely free to use.

B．It's specially designed for English learning.

C．It's unsuitable for beginners.

D．It's the best app for English learning.

3. What do the 4 apps have in common?

A．They cover all languages.

B．They are expensive.

C．They contain many tests.

D．They are free to download.

4. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To sell apps to language learners.

B．To introduce language learning apps.

C．To teach language learners to use apps.

D．To teach languages through apps.