1 . Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum
Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00.
November 7th
The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”.
December 5th
Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew.
February 6th
An Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.
March 6th
Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.
Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book
More into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson
London Canal Museum
12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT
www.canalmuseum.org.uk www.canalmuseum.mobi
Tel:020 77130836
1. When is the talk on James Brindley?| A．February 6th. | B．December 5th. |
| C．November 7th. | D．March 6th. |
| A．The Canal Pioneers. | B．An Update on the Cotsword Canals |
| C．Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands | D．Ice for the Metropolis |
| A．Miranda Vickers | B．Malcolm Tucker |
| C．Chris Lewis | D．Liz Payne |
Here are a few examples：
“Just do it!”一This slogan speaks out to teens．It tells them to do something，but only if they think it’s worth it．And if so，why not do it wearing Nike? “Always Coca-Cola．”一Coke’s slogans change every few years，but this one has enjoyed lasting popularity because it shows the brand’s spirit．It seems to say “coke is the only drink there is；there are no other forms of drinks．”
“Share moments，share life．”——This slogan from Kodak connects photos and beauty．It asks people to remember the happy moments in life by taking photos of them—using Kodak film of course!
1. what would be the best title for the text?
| A．Just Do It! |
| B．Slogan And Brand |
| C．Famous slogans |
| D．What Is A Good slogan? |
| A．A good advertising slogan should draw people’s attention． |
| B．A brand should have an advertising slogan just as people have eyes． |
| C．An advertising slogan is as important to a brand as eyes are to a person． |
| D．An advertising slogan acts as the eyes of a brand |
| A．people | B．the happy moments |
| C．photos and beauty | D．Kodak film |
People is America’s No.1 magazine about fascinating (迷人的) people. It’s a guide to who and what’s hot in the arts, science, business, politics, television, movies, books, music and sports. It is published weekly.
Publisher: The Time Inc. Magazine Company
Cover Price: $211.47
Our Price: $117.00
Issues (期数): 53 issues/12 months
Lucky
Lucky is the shopping magazine with the best buys (合算的商品), and the fashion tips you’ll need before you hit the stores. What makes Lucky really special is that it gets you the information you need before anyone else has it.
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications Inc.
Cover Price: $35.40
Our Price: $15.00
Issues (期数):12 issues/12 months
Parents
The most trusted magazine for parents who want to raise smart, loving and self-confident children. Each issue has age-specific child-development guidance, advice on your child’s health and safety, and the best ways to encourage your child’s learning.
Publisher: Meredith Corporation
Cover Price: $42.00
Our Price: $9.97
Issues (期数): 12 issues/12 months
Entertainment
This magazine covers movies, television, music, Broadway stage productions, books, and popular culture. Unlike celebrity-focused magazines like People, its main concentration is on entertainment media and reviews. It’s intended for a more general audience.
Publisher: The Time Inc. Magazine Company
Cover Price: $199.50
Our Price: $38.95
Issues (期数): 57 issues/12 months
1. Which of the following is for common readers?
| A．Lucky. | B．Parents. | C．Entertainment. | D．People. |
| A．It has lots of cartoons. | B．It has pictures of stars. |
| C．It tells you where to find bargains. | D．It has information no one else has. |
| A．hot events and famous stars | B．festivals and celebrations |
| C．political events | D．daily life |
| A．on a magazine club website | B．in an educational magazine |
| C．in a guide to magazines | D．in a magazine sales report |
| A．Lucky. | B．Parents | C．Entertainment. | D．People. |
4 . Low-cost Gifts for Mother’s Day
Gift No. 1
Offer to be your mother’s health friend. Promise to be there for all doctor’s visits whether she has a disease or needs a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say there is no need, but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor’s visit. The best part? This one is free.
Gift No. 2
Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what time she takes them. “Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mother’s life,” Dr. Marie Savard said.
Gift No. 3
Enough sleep is connected with general health conditions. “Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,” Savard said. “We know that good sleep is very important to our health.”
Gift No. 4
Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother’s Day by picking gifts, 10 percent of whose price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构). Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things — many of which are “green” — and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.
1. What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor’s visits?| A．To take notes. | B．To be with her. |
| C．To buy medicines. | D．To give her gifts. |
| A．In Gift No. 1. | B．In Gift No. 2. |
| C．In Gift No. 3. | D．In Gift No. 4. |
| A．enjoy good sleep | B．be well-organized |
| C．get extra support | D．give other help |
5 . Attractions in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Historical Museum30 N. Carroll Street on Madison’s Capitol Square
Discover Wisconsin’s history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program. Admission is free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 am -- 4:00 pm.
(608) 264-6555 www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum
Swiss historical village612 Seventh Ave., New Glarus
The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America’s heartland. 14 buildings in the village give a full picture of everyday life in the nineteenth-century Midwest.
Tue.—Fri., May 1st —October 31st , 10:00 am—4:00 pm. Admission is $20.
(608) 527-2317 www.swisshistoricalvillage.com
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WI
One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts (手工艺品) in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sp. ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery. While visiting, enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!
Gallery open Tue. —Sun., 10:00 am—5:00 pm.
Café open Wed. —Sat., 11:00 am —3:00 pm.
Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00—3:00 pm.
(608) 845-6600 www.artisangal.com
Christopher Columbus Museum239 Whitney St., Columbus
World-class exhibit–2000 quality souvenirs (纪念品) marking Chicago’s 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.
Open daily, 8:15 am – 4:00 pm.
(920) 623-1992 www.columbusantiquemall.com
1. Which of the following is on Capitol Square?| A．Wisconsin Historical Museum. |
| B．Swiss Historical Village. |
| C．Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café. |
| D．Christopher Columbus Museum. |
| A．Wisconsin Historical Museum. |
| B．Swiss Historical Village. |
| C．Artisan Gallery & Creamery café. |
| D．Christopher Columbus Museum. |
| A．At Wisconsin Historical Museum. |
| B．At Swiss Historical Village. |
| C．At Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café. |
| D．At Christopher Columbus Museum. |
The summer vacation is the time to strengthen your learning and prepare for the year ahead. In July and August Oxford Study Courses will once again hold its Mid-IB Summer School for students half way through their IB Diploma（国际预科证书）.
We’ll be back giving another generation of IB students a unique opportunity to sample a way of life enjoyed by students at famous universities.
Students who have completed the first year of their IB Diploma can join us and we can help them prepare for their important second year.
Students can choose how many subjects they study. Each subject is studied for one week. You can attend up to 5 weeks.
The Mid-IB Summer School is held at Cambridge University in the UK （between June 20th and August 1 st） and at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology （MIT）in Boston, USA （between July 6th and July 25th）.
Student comments
◆ “The classes have shown me new approaches to learning. I have also learned how to approach exam questions and now feel confident in doing so.”
◆ “It was cool creating tight and close relationships with other students from around the world, realizing we all had a connection to each other.”
◆ “I really enjoyed the level of independence, although I felt like people were watching out for us. I also felt like an Oxford student!”
◆ “I have enjoyed the learning style and the course work has been extremely beneficial academically.”
Enjoy the summer
Our Summer School gives you an action-packed social scene with visits to the fun places in the area, organized sports and social events, and advice on how to enjoy your free time in these amazing cities with your new friends. Welcome to contact us at ose@ose-ib.com or on +44（0）1865 521802!
1. The Mid-IB Summer School is intended for the students who ________.| A．have finished their first year of college |
| B．have completed the first year of their IB Diploma |
| C．don’t know how to spend their summer vacation |
| D．intend to apply for Oxford University |
| A．Students will visit many fun places around the world. |
| B．Only students from England and America have access to the school. |
| C．A student can at most choose 5 subjects. |
| D．Students can obtain their IB Diploma when they finish their studies. |
| A．It is held in three universities. |
| B．It provides only academic courses. |
| C．It begins in July. |
| D．Students attending will study for 5 weeks. |
| A．news story | B．advertisement |
| C．travel guide | D．speech |
7 . Riding School:
You can start horse - riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9:00a.m. and 8: 30 p.m. (3: 30 p. m. on Saturdays). There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Phone: (412) 396 -6754
Fax: (412) 396 -6752
Sailing Club:
Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage I Sailing qualification. You'll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid. Have fun with other course members, afterwards in the club room. There are 10 two - hour lessons (Tuesdays 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.).
Opening Hours: Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Phone: (412) 396 -6644
Fax: (412) 396 -6644
Diving Centre:
Our experienced instructors offer one - month courses in deep - sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.
Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 6: 30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Phone: (412) 396 -6312
Fax: (412) 396 -6706
Medical Center:
The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems. Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation. Also, all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores.
Opening Hours: 24 hour from Monday to Sunday
Phone: (412) 396 -6649
Fax:(412)396 -6648
Watersports Club:
We use a two - kilometer length of river for speedboat racing, and water - skiing, a beginners course consists of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently, but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. with lessons all through the day.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone:(412)396 -6899
Fax:(412)396 -6890
1. If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should join_____.
| A．Watersports Club | B．Medical Centre |
| C．Sailing Club | D．Riding School |
| A．(412)396 - 6648 | B．( 412)396 - 6706 |
| C．(412)396 - 6752 | D．( 412)396 - 6876 |
| A．24 hour from Monday to Sunday |
| B．Monday through Friday : 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. |
| C．Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. |
| D．Monday and Friday: 6: 30 p.m.- 8: 30 p.m. |
| A．Watersports Club. | B．Diving Center |
| C．Sailing Club | D．Riding School |
| A．Good equipment. | B．Well trained staff members. |
| C．Various less expensive medicines. | D．Nursery for newly - born babies. |
In the summer holidays, buses going to the town center will leave the main hall every hour on the half hour during the day. The dining-room will serve three meals a day from 7: 00 am to 7: 00 pm during the week and two meals from noon to 7: 00 pm on weekends. The library will continue its usual hours during the week, but have shorter hours on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend hours are from noon to 5: 00 pm.
All students who want to use the library borrowing services must have a new summer card. This announcement will also appear in the next week’s student newspaper.
1. The main purpose of this announcement is to _________.
| A．tell students of important schedule changes | B．tell students of new bus and library services |
| C．show the excellent services for students | D．ask students to renew their library cards |
| A．8: 00, 9: 00, 10: 00, 11: 00 | B．8: 00, 9: 30, 10: 30, 11: 30 |
| C．8: 30, 9: 00, 9: 30, 10: 00 | D．8: 00, 9: 30, 11: 00, 12: 30 |
| A．they are not to be announced | B．they are hard to arrange |
| C．the full list is not ready | D．the full list is too long |
| A．no special hours | B．special hours on weekdays |
| C．special hours on weekends | D．special hours both on weekdays and weekends. |
| A．the student newspaper will sell more copies | B．there will be a concert or a film once a week |
| C．many students will stay in the university | D．no breakfast will be served on weekends |
On October 19, 1959, the first Special English program was broadcast(广播)on the Voice of America. It was an experiment. The goal was to communicate by radio in clear and simple English with people whose native language was not English. Experts said the goal was admirable, but the method would not work. However,
Forty years later, Special English continues to communicate with people who are not fluent in English. But during the years its role has expanded. It also helps people learn American-English. It succeeds in helping people learn English in a non-traditional way. And it provides listeners, even those who are native English speakers, with information they cannot find elsewhere
Today, Special English broadcasts around the world seven days a week, five times a day. Each half-hourly broadcast begins with ten minutes of the latest news followed by 20minutes of feature(特写报道)programming. There is a different short feature every weekday about science, development, agriculture, and environment, and on the weekend about news events and American idioms. These programs are followed by in-depth(深入的)15 minutes features about American culture, history, science, medicine, space, important people or short stories.
1. What is the best title of the passage?(Please answer within 10 words.)
2. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following sentence?
(Special English has played a more important part in many areas over the years.)
3. Please fill in the blank in the first paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words.)
4. What do you think about Special English?(Please answer within 30 words.)
5. Translate the underlined sentence in the second paragraph into Chinese.
Basic Study Manual Hardcover (精装书): $ 37
Future success depends on the ability to learn. Here are the answers to the questions most often asked by parents, teachers, business trainers and by students themselves. Read this book and learn:
●What the three barriers (障碍) to study are and what to do about them.
●What to do if you get tired of a subject you are studying.
●Twenty-six simple drills to help you learn how to study easily, rapidly and with full understanding.
Buy and read Basic Study Manual and use it do dramatically improve your ability to study.
Study Skills for Life Hardcover: $32
L. Ron Hubbard’s study technology for children opens the door to their future success by giving them the ability to study and learn. Fully illustrated (说明，阐明) for easy comprehension.
Learning How to Learn Hardcover: $25
The basics of effective study for 8 to 12-year-olds, fully illustrated. Children who read and apply the materials in this book regain their liking for study and their ability to apply this knowledge in life. Get this book for a child you want to see win at his studies!
How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children Hardcover: $36
In spite of billions of dollars spent on “educational research”, children are not taught the most basic skills of learning, even the most basic of these: how to use a dictionary. In fact, a research of educational books for children found no book that told them how to use a dictionary or that one should. Written for children 8 to 12-year-olds, this fully illustrated book will teach your child:
●How to find words in a dictionary.
●The different ways that words are used.
●What the different marks and symbols that are used in a dictionary mean.
●How to use a dictionary to correctly pronounce words.
It includes a section for parents and teachers showing you how to use this book with children. Buy this book and give it to your children to unlock their education. What’s more, you will just pay 50% for it before May 1, 2014.
1. According to the advertisements, the four books are all intended for ____.| A．teachers | B．children | C．adults | D．women |
| A．persuade foreigners to buy all of them |
| B．reduce the cost of them |
| C．help readers understand them and make a better choice |
| D．make them suitable to different reader. |
| A．$130 | B．$112 | C．$65 | D．$18 |
| A．show readers how to use the four books |
| B．help children to learn English |
| C．enrich students knowledge about nature |
| D．sell the four books to students. |
