1 . Now is the best time for Hong Kong shopping lovers, as most shops and markets are having their seasonal sales. With the same amount of money, you can find different kinds of goods in this city. Women, young and old, rarely resist(抵制) the attraction of this shopping paradise(乐园) at this time of year. Lovers will surely have an exciting Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Time Square or in the western-styled bars. Spending your holiday in Hong Kong will be easy too, as several packing tours are available from CZL Travel Service, with four-day tours for less than 15,000 yuan.

Tour Package 1(3,200 yuan) : a 4-day–tour including three nights’ accommodation(住宿), science helicopter flight, night ferry tour of Victoria Harbor and shuttle bus to the park to view the city at night.

Tour package 2 (1,880 yuan) : a 4-day-shopping tour including three nights accommodation ,tour to Golden Beach and the Vexwork Museum, shuttle bus to the Peak and shopping opportunities.

Tour package 3 (1,480 yuan ) : a 4-day-DIY- tour including three nights accommodation in a four-star hotel and total freedom to do what you want , when you went.

1. This advertisement is given by _________________.

A．a shopping	B．a hotel
C．a Travel Service Company	D．a tour guide

2. If you want to decide by yourself , you’d better choose Tour package ________.

A．2

B．3

C．1

D．both2&3

3. This advertisement probably was shown ______________.

A．on New Year’s Day

B．at Christmas

C．between New Year’s Day and Christmas

D．before Christmas and New Year’s Day

2 . King's College Summer School

King's College Summer School is an annual( 每年的) 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. Trips 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, 2011. Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2011. Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2011.	Courses English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours American History: 16 hours American Culture: 16 hours
Steps A letter of self-introduction A letter of recommendation(推荐) ﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.	Cost Daily lessons: $200 Sports and activities: $100 Travels: $200 Hotel service: $400 ﹡You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.
Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 King' s Street New York, NY 10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo.com

1. You can most probably read the text in ________.

A．a textbook	B．a travel guide
C．a newspaper	D．a telephone book

2. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school __

A．$200	B．$400
C．$900	D．$500

3. What information can you get from the text?

A．You can write to Thompson only in English.

B．The program will last two months.

C．As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2011.

D．You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.

3 . Come and discover the little big city in Switzerland. It’s worth it to see the nicest' sights. In fact, no matter what your idea of fun is, you'll find it in Zurich.

If it is your first stay in this city, you should start in the heart of Zurich, the historical romantic old part of a town. Here, you’ll have a wonderful time drinking and eating in a charming bistro where you can sit outside and enjoy the sun.

If you like, you can climb aboard a lake cruiser for a 3-hour tour around the lake or just walk up to the border of the lake and feed the proud swans and cute ducks, which is the cheapest way to enjoy the lake. You will be absolutely amazed at the nice view over the lake of the high Alps covered with snow.

Be sure to visit the beautiful mountain called House Mountain, which can give you the most unforgettable overview of Zurich. You can take a ride on the railway built in 1923 to the top where you can breathe the fresh mountain air. From the lookout tower, you’ll have a picturesque view of the lake, the city and the amazing Alps. Last, don’t miss walking down the most famous shopping street, the Bahnhofstrasse, a distance of 1.4 kilometers. On both sides, you'll find everything you need and of course, you' ll find the well-known Swiss banks.

Come to see us. You'll have an unforgettable stay in this little big city. You won’t regret it.

1. What does the underlined word "bistro" in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?

A．A bookstore

B．A library.

C．A small restaurant

D．A shopping center.

2. How can you enjoy the view of the lake if you don’t have much money?

A．By taking a lake cruiser.

B．By climbing the snow-covered Alps.

C．By taking an old railway train.

D．By walking to the lake and feeding birds there.

3. If you want to get the most unforgettable overview of Zurich, you should visit_________

A．Bahnhofstrasse

B．Alps

C．Swiss bank

D．House Mountain

4. The purpose of this passage is to___________

A．introduce some interesting places in Zurich

B．encourage people to go to Zurich to have a visit

C．let people know more about the history of Zurich

D．tell people how to get fun when visiting Zurich

4 . Summer Leadership Camp

Each July, Missouri Military Academy’s Summer Leadership Camp welcomes young men from across the country to train, compete and learn. The summer camp experience is a rewarding opportunity for young people to learn leadership skills.

Rein Community Service

Join Rein Community Service and earn up of 80 hours of community service credit this summer. Choose the community service program that is right for you and have a lasting influence on the lives of others. Through their work with various non­profit agencies and volunteer organizations, our teen community service volunteers will experience the joy of improving the global community while having the adventure of a lifetime.

Green River Preserve

Green River Preserve is a non­competitive summer camp connecting children to nature. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Green River Preserve inspires campers to have a greater understanding of themselves, their environment and their fellow man.

English Language Camp

At the camp, children will build their confidence while also acquiring the basic skills of conversation, vocabulary and grammar. Our class sizes are small, allowing every child to receive the required personal attention from our fully qualified and professional teachers who all have a wealth of experience in coaching children from all around the world.

1. Missouri Military Academy’s Summer Leadership Camp is mainly designed for young people who ________.

A．want to be soldiers	B．like to compete with others
C．want to develop leadership skills	D．are not good at expressing themselves

2. At Rein Community Service, children can learn to be ________.

A．confident	B．competitive
C．loving and caring	D．strong and brave

3. Which camp should a child choose if he wants to be close to nature?

A．Summer Leadership Camp.	B．Rein Community Service.
C．Green River Preserve.	D．English Language Camp.

5 . One of the most popular street food found in China is no doubt the barbecue. A new program, called Chinese Barbecue, tells the story of this popular food cooked over hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across the country. Barbecued meat is an important part of people’s nightlife.

Shown on June 20, the program has had more than 25 million clicks on the video site bilibili.com. To find the most popular barbecue stalls (摊位), the production team travelled to more than 500 locations in 30 cities across the country. Some viewers compare Chinese Barbecue to Midnight Diner, a Japanese TV program telling stories from late night informal Japanese bars.

“I’m happy to hear this comparison because Midnight Diner is a good program, and we share the same topic― night food,” Chinese Barbecue’s director Chen Yingjie said. “However, they are quite different.” He said that Midnight Diner focused more on food itself, though there was some conversation while people were eating. However, the night food scene of Chinese people means joy and a more lively atmosphere. People eating these barbecue snacks develop a feeling of connection, which can be a cure for loneliness.

The barbecue, regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack, is different from home-made food by mothers as that is a symbol of family and kinship. The barbecue is where you go to become connected to people in society. And unlike official business lunches, during which people are rather polite, the barbecue lets people relax with old friends and new friends, leaving a lasting impression of friendship.

The world, as a whole, holds deep-rooted good feelings toward the barbecue, either for the taste or the warmth produced by fire. “What we should do is to present the Chinese barbecue just the way it is because with its special ingredients(食材)，ways of cooking and more importantly, the special environment and people, the world will recognize it and might fall in love with it just as we do.” said Chen.

1. What do we know about Chinese Barbecue?

A．It has been becoming very popular on the Internet.

B．It is thought highly of by most of the foreign tourists.

C．It mainly talks about the most famous Chinese food.

D．It shows the colorful nightlife in large cities of China.

2. In which way was Chinese Barbecue different from Midnight Diner?

A．It showed more kinds of food.	B．It focused more on the diners.
C．It showed the eating habits.	D．It was less popular than Midnight Diner.

3. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．The importance of the barbecue to family.	B．The influence of the barbecue on people’s manners.
C．The influence of the barbecue on people’s lifestyle.	D．The role of the barbecue in people’s relationship.

4. Why did Chen Yingjie choose the barbecue as the topic of the series?

A．To show the feature of Chinese food.	B．To research a special way of cooking.
C．To help the world understand China.	D．To introduce the history of the barbecue.

6 . Volunteer Chances for Teens

About Learning Buddies

Learning Buddies is an education program for K-5 students at the Beacon Hill, Columbia, Douglass-Truth, New Holly and West Seattle Library branches (分馆). Teen volunteers and kids read together, learn math and play educational games with support from librarians.

If you are a high school student who enjoys math, reading and helping kids succeed in school, please consider volunteering as a Learning Buddy. You will get service learning experience and earn(获得) community service hours for school.

Learning Buddies teaches kids once a week. Volunteer chances are offered at the following Library branches, October through December and March through May.

●Beacon Hill Branch: Tuesday, 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

●Columbia Branch: Thursday, 4:15p.m. to 5:45 p.m

.●Douglass-Truth Branch: Tuesday, 4:15 p.m.to 5:45 p.m.

●New-Holly Branch: Tuesday, 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

●West Seattle Branch: Tuesday, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Become a Learning Buddy

High school students must be at least 14 years old and live close to a Library branch that offers the Learning Buddies program.

You can ask for a volunteer application (申请书) and attend an interview at one of the following Library branches at least one month before the fall or spring Learning Buddies series.

● Beacon Hill Branch: call the Teen Services Librarian at 206-684-4711.

●Columbia Branch: call the Teen Services Librarian at 206-386- 1908.

●Douglass-Truth Branch: call Services Librarian at 206-684-4704.

● New-Holly Branch: call the Supervising Librarian at 206-386- 1905.

●West Seattle Branch: call the Teen Services Librarian at 206-684-7444.

1. Which number should you call if you want to volunteer on Thursday?

A．206-684-4711.	B．206-386-1908.
C．206-684-4704.	D．206-386-1905.

2. Students who want to become a Learning Buddy must__________.

A．be 14 years old or over

B．do well in all school subjects

C．live close to the kids being taught

D．be able to teach kids twice a week

3. Where does this text probably come from?

A．A travel guide.	B．A science report.
C．An invitation.	D．An advertisement.

7 . British International Schools in China Harrow International School Beijing

The mission statement of the school is “Leadership for a better world”， which draws on the great tradition of famous leaders studying in Harrow School such as Winston Churchill   and   Pundit Nehru. Established in 2005, the Harrow International School Beijing is known for its reputation for having the highest academic standards and close personal tutoring. All students have a personal tutor to take care of their personal concerns. The tuition fee per year ranges from   80,100 to 258,400 yuan ($12,600-40,600) for half day, prenursery to year 13. Read more via www. harrowbeijing. cn.

Dulwich College Shanghai

Dulwich College Shanghai is made up of about 1,500 students from age 2 to age 18, with over 40 different nationalities. Dulwich College Shanghai opened in 2003 and has been   recognized as one of the best international schools in Shanghai. About 70 percent of the school's teachers are British. The school's annual payment ranges from 225,500 to 269,500 yuan ($35,500-42,000) for year 1 to year 13. Click here to know more.

Wellington College International Shanghai

Wellington College, UK, is one of the world's top coeducational day and boarding schools founded by royal sponsor on behalf of Queen Victoria in 1859. Wellington College International Shanghai opened its doors in 2014 and now has over 600 students, aged 2 to 18 years old. Annual tuition ranges from 234,000 to 285,000 yuan ($36,800-44,800) for year 1 to year 13. Wellington College also has a campus in Tianjin. Click here to learn more about both locations.

The British School of Guangzhou

Established in 2005 for students aged 2 to 18, the British School of Guangzhou has gained a reputation for academic excellence. The school's two campuses are located about 25 minutes north of Guangzhou's city center, overlooking scenic South Lake. The annual tuition ranges from 157, 840 to 197,690 yuan ($24,800-31,000) for year 1 to year 13. Click here to know more.

1. If you want to make friends with students from different countries, you may choose

A．Dulwich College Shanghai

B．Harrow International School Beijing

C．Wellington College International Shanghai

D．The British School of Guangzhou

2. What do the last two schools have in common?

A．They are both the world's best boarding schools.

B．Their annual tuition fees are the same.

C．They are both sponsored by the royal family.

D．They both have two campuses.

3. In which section of a website can we probably read this passage?

A．Lifestyle.

B．Opinion.

C．Culture Exchange.

D．International News.

8 . Homestay in Sydney, Australia

Linda:

Our big home is in Sydney, about 300 meters from Sydney University and 450 meters from the train station. The train ride is about 30 minutes to the CBD. Now we only have a small bedroom for a female student.

The cost is $260 per week, which includes all meals when at home and laundering(洗烫) of clothes.

E-mail: markalarms @optusnet. com.au

John:

I have a lovely single room for homestay (male, non-smokers only). The apartment is located across the road from a bus station. A sports field is only a two-minute walk away.

The room is for both short and long stays. The cost is $220 per week, including breakfast and lunch on weekdays. There is no washing machine at home .Do your own laundry in the apartment block s facilities.

E-mail: ainsley gilkes@yahoo.com.au

Eric:

I live in the northern suburbs of Sydney--quiet for studying and relaxing, yet close to Sydney University & NCELTR & SIBT. The subway station is nearby.

All facilities of the house including a living room with a TV can be used. Owners are very open and friendly, and treat students as part of the family.

The prices include all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and cleaning. The fee is $300 per week. E-mail: mineanny@hotmail.com

Rose:

Hi, everyone! I have one room for homestay (girl students only) in a house which is very close to Sydney University (SIBT) & WSU in the northern district of Sydney. There is a bus station across the road. Travel time to the centre of the city is 40 minutes by train We only have one homestay at a time. Therefore, our family can take good care of you. The fee is $230 per week. We are looking forward to having you in our home.

E-mail: cliqi9239@hotmail com

1. Four persons wrote these passages so as to_____________.

A．look for suitable roommates

B．search for homestay information

C．book a suitable room in Sydney

D．advertise rooms for homestay

2. One person who lives in John’s apartment_____________.

A．can smoke in the apartment

B．can use John’s washing machine to wash clothes

C．has to walk a long way to get to the sports field

D．is provided with breakfast and lunch on weekdays

3. A girl who wants a room for between 210 and 240 per week would most probably contact________.

A．Rose	B．John
C．Eric	D．Linda

9 . Tour operators have seasonal deals on holidays to Canada，Australia and other countries in a new year.

Austravel

Holidaymakers can save up to 30% on a trip to Australia with the Austravel sale，which runs for about a month .It also includes a fourteen-day­long trip to Perth and a west coast self­drive trip from ￡795 per person including flights in May or July.

●austravel.com
Canadian Affair

The leading UK tour operator to Canada will be offering savings of up to ￡140 pp during its winter sale.This includes a three­night city break to Toronto，including return flights，for just ￡399，if you book before 24 December. Other deals continue until 31 December.

●canadianaffair.com
Thomson and First Choice

Some deals are being launched this week by Thomson and First Choice，with early booking offers including free places for kids，lower deposits(押金) and up to ￡300 off per couple on a lot of destinations.

●thomson.co.uk, firstchoice.co.uk
Eurocamp

The camping company is offering thousands of Easter and May half­term holidays for under ￡350，such as an Easter break at La Baume on the French Riviera for just ￡25 a night，based on a stay in a two­bedroom holiday home. Early bookers can save up to 25% and secure a holiday with a deposit of just ￡99.

●eurocamp.co.uk
Kuoni

Running from Christmas Eve，the Kuoni sale includes a wide range of offers.These offers include ten nights full board in the Maldives from ￡1,599 and seven nights in Phuket，Thailand from ￡999 pp—both including flights and transfers(换乘)．

●kuoni.co.uk
1. How long may you stay in Perth with Austravel?

A．One month.	B．Two weeks.
C．One week.	D．Four nights.

2. What does the author say about Thomson and First Choice?

A．It requires no deposit.

B．It offers cheap return flights.

C．It is suitable for family travel.

D．It can save up to ￡300 per person.

3. What do Eurocamp and Kuoni have in common?

A．Both have various offers.

B．Both include flights.

C．Both offer a discount for early booking.

D．Both need a deposit to secure a holiday.

10 . Bark
Cover Price: $19.80               Price: $15.00($2.50 / issue (期) )
You save: $4.80 (24%)          Review: By Pat Kane

I absolutely love Bark magazine! I love the “smiling” pages and the tips on every issue. I am a dog lover and have saved all of my dogs from either death row or from people who were going to put them down. Everyone should have a chance to live and Bark stresses that with its articles. This magazine is a MUST HAVE for any dog lover!!

Dog Fancy
Cover Price: $54.00                 Price: $14.99 ($1.25 / issue)
You save: $39.01 (72%)            Review: By Berner Mom

Don't waste your money on this magazine. 60-70 percent of it are advertisements, and the articles offer little useful information. It might be suitable for children, but not adults who are serious about educating themselves about dogs.

Dog World
Cover Price: $48.88                  Price: $14.99 ($1.25 / issue)
You save: $33.89 (69%)             Review: By one critic

Dog World has many very interesting and thought-provoking (令人思考的) articles for people involved in dog showing, breeding(饲养), performance events, etc. However，over half of the magazine is devoted to breeder ads, which is boring. Still, as a whole, I recommend(推荐) it for the articles. Good articles, but tons of ads.

Modern Dog
Cover Price: $45.00                      Price: $15.00 ($3.75 / issue)
You save: $30.00 (24%)                 Review: By Dinah

My new favorite magazine! Beautiful photos, smart and amusing articles, fashion, art, interviews with famous people… all with a dog focus！Cover models range from Paris Hilton and Tinkerbell to Virginia Madsen and her dogs. Thanks to Modern Dog I now know how to give a dog-friendly cocktail party and how to actually get my dog to come when she’s called. Surely worth checking out.

1. Which of the following magazines saves the most money？

A．Bark	B．Dog Fancy
C．Dog World	D．Modern Dog

2. According to the text, Modern Dog ________.

A．has lovely dog pictures on the cover

B．is interesting but not helpful

C．has some photos but no articles

D．has interviews with famous people

3. The purpose of the text is to introduce _________.

A．some cheap magazines

B．different magazines for different readers

C．some magazines about dogs

D．information on raising dogs