2 . Where to Drink

Cafe San Bernardo

Join table-tennis and pool-playing port. Cafe San Bernardo has been running since 1912.

The Villa Crespo dive bar also offers up table football for￡4 an hour. Service is efficient; with last orders at 5 am. The daily happy hour between 6 pm and 9 pm includes 60 minutes playing your game of choice, plus a half-bottle of red wine and a corn pie, for￡9.

●Avenue Corrientes 5436, Villa Crespo, 5411 4855 3956, cafesanbernardo. com

M Salumeria & Enoteca

Trading only in wine with a story, sommelier Mariana Torta chooses new ways on a daily basis, and keeps a list of around 250 labels. There's no wine menu—simply take your bottle from the shelf.

●Open 11:00am-11:30pm, El Salvador 5777, Palermo Hollywood, 5411 4778 9016, on Facebook

Negro Cueva de Cafe

Coffee has found its place in Buenos Aires. While LAB: Tostadores, The Shelter and Coffee Town are famous new places, Negro Cueva de Cafe is one of the best downtown. It serves Ecuadorian, Colombian and Brazilian beans and its attracting cakes include croissant.

●Open 9:30 am—7:00 pm, Suipacha 637, Microcentro, 5411 4322 3000, negrocuevade-cafe. com

La Calle

Head to the Niceto Vega address and you'll be faced with a pizza. Don't worry, it’s the right place. La Guitarrita is the front to “hidden” bar La Calle. Order the house cocktail, special candy, and prepare to sing until dawn with a high-energy young crowd.

●Open 8:00 pm—2:00 am, Niceto Vega 4942, Palermo Soho, 5411 3914 1972, on Facebook

1. Which number should you call if you are an addict of Columbian coffee flavour?

A．5411 4855 3956.	B．5411 4778 9016.
C．5411 4322 3000.	D．5411 3914 1972.

2. What makes La Calle different?

A．Its allowing you to play games.	B．Its having no wine menu.
C．Its opening for the longest time.	D．Its having special candy.

3. The author's purpose in writing the passage is ________.

A．to show wine culture.	B．to introduce some wine bars.
C．to help people choose drinks.	D．to show how to enjoy yourself.

3 .
1. Where can you find the passage?

A．In a textbook about education.	B．On the travel booklet.
C．On a college brochure.	D．On a webpage of application.

2. Before you pay the application fee, what should you do?

A．Prepare for the documents.

B．Pay the service fee first.

C．Choose an ideal college.

D．Seek guide to coming to China.

3. Which of the following statements is true about application fee?

A．Processing fee should be paid as early as possible.

B．The specific service charge varies, depending on several factors.

C．You can choose to pay the processing fee or the service charge.

D．The more difficult the application is, the higher service charge is.

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1. Which of the following statements is true about the medical alert system?

A．The users of it will be given timely support on the phone.

B．All medical serious events can be avoided after using it.

C．Its service runs in the daytime and suspends at night.

D．People can buy it from hospitals at the same price.

2. Which of the following is included in an early bird deal?

A．No set-up fees.	B．Long-term contract.
C．Shipping fee discount.	D．A water-proof necklace.

3. This advertisement aims to ______________.

A．urge the government to cut medical expenses for seniors

B．provide advice to old people on how to prevent falls

C．alert people to the high risk of falls

D．promote a medical alert system.

4. Who might make a call after reading the advertisement?

A．a father who cares for his young daughter

B．a doctor who specializes in heart disease

C．a teacher who worries about his elderly father

D．a student who makes troubles at school

5 . Volunteer Opportunities

Ring the bells

The Salvation Army needs bell ringers for its annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign. Two hour shifts begin on Nov.12 and run Mondays through Saturdays. Volunteers can contact Jim Evers at jimevers@usc.salvationarmy.org or at 764-0962, or sign up online at ringbells.org.

Read to children

Join the United Way and Child Care Aware in supporting the development and learning of young children. Volunteers are needed to spend 30 minutes a week reading to children and guiding related activities using literacy kits (识字工具包) provided by Childcare Aware of Eastern Kansas. A two-hour literacy training will be provided. To ensure continuity for the children in the program, we are asking that volunteers make a six-month commitment. Please contact Shelly at 865-5030, ext. 301 or at volunteer @unitedwaydgco.org.

Garden with a neighbor

Douglas Country Housing Inc. is looking for volunteers to assist a senior man in need of help with an overgrown garden before winter arrives. One to two hours of your time will make a huge difference in someone’s quality of life. No previous gardening experience is required. Please e-mail rsovista@ldcha.org or call 842-1533.

Feed your friends

Just Food fights hunger in our community. Help Just Food kick off the holiday season by packing Thanksgiving meal boxes for families in need. Every year Just Food provides Thanksgiving meals to families in Douglas Country that will otherwise go without. Your help is needed for distributing these meals in advance of Thanksgiving. Help is needed on the following days and times:

9 a. m. –7 p. m. Monday, Nov. 21.

9 a. m. –7 p. m. Tuesday, Nov. 22.

The maximum number of volunteers is 15 at a time. To sign up, click here.

1. What should people do if they choose to read to children?

A．Make a plan.	B．Phone 764-0962.
C．Get trained.	D．Work 30 minutes a day.

2. If you like to help with gardening, you can get in touch with ________.

A．Just Food	B．Douglas Country Housing Inc.
C．The Salvation Army	D．The United Way and Child Care Aware

3. What do the four activities have in common?

A．They need some experience.

B．They take place on holiday.

C．They can be reached by phone.

D．They are seeking volunteers.

6 . Troubleshooting: Unable to install the supplied software on a computer

The software supplied with a camera, camcorder (a portable video camera) or personal audio device may not install for the following reasons:

※1. The software may not be compatible with the computer operating system.

※2. The computer does not meet the minimum system requirements for installing the software.

※3. Another application or utility is running in the background of the computer and interfering with the installation.

※4. Antivirus or spyware software is preventing installation.

Follow the steps below to troubleshoot this issue.

√1. Check the instruction manual to determine the minimum system requirements and operating system supported by the software. Instructions for your product are usually available online.

√2. Check the specifications of the computer to ensure it meets the minimum system requirements and operating system supported by the software.

√3. Download and install all available updates for the computer and software. Software and driver updates for your product are usually available online.

NOTE: An install utility is an application used to assist with the installation of other software. If an install utility is available, follow the online instructions to properly download and install it.

√4. Temporarily disable any antivirus or spyware software.

√5. Close any software applications or other unnecessary utilities that may be running on the computer.

√6. Attempt to install the software and follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: If the software was designed to use an older version of the Windows operating system than what is currently installed on the computer, you can try installing using the compatibility mode.

√7. If the software will still not be installed, try installing it using the Safe Mode of the computer as follows:

NOTE: Some bundled software requires the product to be connected to the computer during the installation process.

1. Which of the following may be a reason for the failure of the installation of the supplied software?

A．The maximum system requirements are not met for the software.

B．The computer is using the latest Windows operating system.

C．The software is incompatible with the computer operating system.

D．The antivirus software is not running in the background.

2. When you are installing software designed for an older version of the Window operating system, you can __________.

A．temporarily disable other applications	B．follow the on-screen instructions
C．try installing it using the Safe Mode	D．switch to the compatibility mode

3. As is listed in the passage, __________ seems to be the last step which may help troubleshoot the installation problem.

A．using the Safe Mode of the computer	B．turning off and restarting the computer
C．connecting the product to three computer	D．copying the software to a folder on the hard drive

7 . Passport Control

If you are arriving at London Heathrow Airport and are not transferring another flight outside Britain or Northern Ireland, you must pass through Passport Control and Customs immediately after leaving your plane. If you are not British or a citizen of the European Community, you must fill out a special form before your passport is examined. This form is called a landing card and should be given to you during the flight to London. After landing, follow the ARRIVALS signs. Make sure you are in the right channel when you reach Passport Control. There is one channel for holders of European Community passports, and a second channel marked “Other Passports”.

Baggage Reclaim Area

After passing through Passport Control, follow the signs to the Baggage Reclaim Area. If you have luggage which was carried in the aircraft along with other cargo, it will be delivered to you in the Baggage Reclaim Area. Look for the sign with your flight number. If you have only hand luggage, go directly through the Baggage Reclaim Area to Customs.

Customs

All passengers must pass through Customs after Passport Control. There is a choice of two channels, Green and Red. If you have nothing to declare, go through the Green Channel. If you are not sure about your Duty Free allowances, or if you have something to declare, go through the Red Channel. Information about Duty Free allowances can be found on special notice-boards in the Baggage Reclaim Area. You should study this information carefully whether you are going through the Red Channel or not. Please note that if you go through the Green Channel, you may be stopped and asked to open your luggage for inspection.

1. When a Chinese traveler is arriving at Heathrow Airport for a trip in London, he must ______.

A．fill out a landing card first	B．pass through Customs before Passport Control
C．walk through the Red Channel	D．immediately reclaim his baggage after landing

2. Those who are not sure about their Duty Free allowances ______.

A．can check the information in the Baggage Reclaim Area

B．need to go through the Green Channel

C．will be asked to open the luggage for inspection

D．can do as those who have nothing to declare

3. Which of the following travelers DO NOT have to go through Passport Control and Customs?

A．People traveling straight to London.	B．Holders of European Community passports.
C．Passengers transferring to a city in Ireland.	D．Passengers only with some hand luggage.

8 . Ellis Island is located in New York. Harbor Ellis Island is open daily year round from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours during summer. It is closed on December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis Island; donations are gratefully accepted.

At Your Fingertips

Park information　　　　　　　(212) 363-7620

Emergencies　　　　　　　　(212) 363-3260

Ferryboat information　　　　(212) 269-5755

Lost and found　　　　　　　(212)363-7620

Dining, gifts & audio tour　　　(212)344-0996

Transportation

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry; Boats leave from Battery Park, Manhattan, and from Liberty State Park, New Jersey. They run about every 30 to 45 minutes beginning at 9:15 a.m. (The time for ferry is changeable)

Hours: May vary; call the number below

Closed: December 25

Ferry fees (includes Liberty and Islands) adults, $7; senior citizens, $6; Children (age 3~17), $3. (Group rates are available for 25 or more adults.)

Ticket & schedule information: (212) 269-5755

1. In summer, visitors will have ____ to visit Ellis Island.

A．less time	B．a longer time
C．two hours more	D．wonderful hours

2. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．People can visit Ellis Island free of charge.

B．The ferry schedule is the same all the year round.

C．Ferry fees for children are cheaper than for adults.

D．Ferry fees for group visitors can be reduced.

3. We may infer from the passage that____.

A．visitors prefer to go to Ellis Island by boat	B．there are more visitors in winter
C．Ellis Island is open every day all year round	D．Boat is the only transportation to Ellis Island

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10 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. pointed               B. refused               C. set       D. field               E. effect     F. played G. amazed               H. educational          I. brief     J. unteachable          K. performed

An Experiment in Education

The best programme on TV last night was the first episode of a new series about education, and it was     1     on a farm. But this farm is not for animals it's for children. The farm has been converted into a school for one class of difficult students. And it's the job of one man to try and teach these students something in the two weeks they are there.

The class is a group of 16 boys and girls aged 13 and 14, who have all been expelled（被逐） from schools at least once. Their previous teachers said that they were "     2     "and, judging by their behavior in the programme last night, it isn't hard to see why. The teacher who has to deal with this class is 40-year -old Philip Beadle. Before working in education, Mr. Beadle     3     in a rock band? He gave up music eight years ago to become teacher. At his first school, he helped his students to get the best English marks the school had ever seen. As a result, he was made Schoolteacher of the Year.

In the programme last night, we saw the students have their first lesson with Mr. Beadle. He started by playing a game, where he and the students     4    at each other and said something funny about the other person. This might not sound very     5     but it caught everyone's attention. After that, Mr. Beadle took his class outside for an English lesson. At their previous schools, most of these students     6    to read in front of their classmates, so Mr. Beadle took them to a(n)     7     to read to some cows. Each student read a(n)     8     quote from a Shakespeare play to them, and the students seemed to enjoy it. In the next scene, Mr. Beadle took them to another field to teach them basic punctuation. He did this through another game where he asked the students to jump around clap their hands and shout, "question mark!" and "semicolon!" Everyone seemed to enjoy this strange way of learning By the end of the episode the students were indeed starting to accept their new teacher. Some of them even said he was "all right".

I really enjoyed this show because the teacher had such a positive     9    on the students. If, like me, you are     10    by this experiment in education, you will want to the whole series. Personally, I can't wait to see what happens next!