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Share with us! Would you like to have your writing published in this magazine? Then let us know! We pay for stories, anecdotes and jokes:

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1. How much will the magazine pay for a joke to be published?

A．$50

B．$100

C．$150

D．$350

2. If you want to share a story of your pets with the readers, you need to submit it to________.

A．Anecdotes and Jokes	B．Smart Animals
C．Power of Love	D．My Story

3. A story showing people’s generosity should be emailed to the editor at ________.

A．juliet@sws.com	B．susan@sws.com
C．audrey@sws.com	D．nanjc@sws.com

4. An inspiring story sent to the magazine should________.

A．describe strange behaviour	B．contain less than 800 words
C．be real and original	D．be published before

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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

1. The class that can help children to communicate with strangers in public costs ________.

A．$75.00	B．$68.00
C．$59.00	D．$49.00

2. Which classes are designed（设计） for parents who want to help their children?

A．Class 501 and Class 502.	B．Class 502 and Class 503.
C．Class 501 and Class 503.	D．Class 503 and Class 504.

3. According to the information above, we can learn that ________.

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

3 . Ideal for anyone who wants a good time, the Gold Coast is packed with enough fun for everyone in Australia．It's impossible to be bored on the Gold Coast．Below are the attractions;
Dream World
This is a fun place for everyone, whether you are a family with young kids, older kids, or out with your mates．This theme park is actually a series of parks, made up of such places as preschooler heaven Wiggles World and such attractions as Big Brother for inner reality TV fans．Dream World also owns the theme park White Water World．It is possible to buy tickets from Dream World that covers several different parks．
Sea World
Get up close and personal with dolphins, sharks and polar bears．This theme park also offers the right mixture of shows, exhibits, animal fights and thrill rides such as roller coaster．This is a must-see for your Gold Coast adventure．
Warner Bros Movie World
This theme park has the best combination of fast-paced entertainment．Visitors can have fun living as though they're in the movies．Kids will see all their cartoon favourites on parade and in shows．Bigger kids and grown-ups can pretend they're on real movie sets with their favourite action heroes, and then put themselves into some serious action．
How to get there梇ou can easily travel to the Gold Coast by plane．Fly straight into Gold Coast International Airport, or to Brisbane and then catch the '"airtrain" service to the Gold Coast．All of the major airlines have daily flights, some with several per day depending on your departure city．If you want to save money, you can get there by train．
Accommodation—Want something truly unusual? Consider staying in the world's largest residential tower （塔式住宅） and enjoy beautiful views．The accommodation choices on the Gold Coast are just as varied and interesting as the activities, so whether you are a single, couple, family, friends, a large or small group, you will find options perfect for you at TakeABreak．corn．an．
1. From the passage, we know _____．

A．visitors can go t．o the Gold Goast only by air

B．the Gold Coast is famous for its golden beach

C．it is difficult for a family to find a right place to stay

D．the theme park "Sea World" will attract animal lovers

2. Which is NOT included in the theme parks?

A．Children can see their favorite cartoons．

B．Visitors have opportunities to take roller coasters．

C．Some famous movie actors often act with visitors．

D．Visitors can share the joy from animals．

3. This passage is mainly ______．

A．to describe the theme parks in Australia

B．to draw more visitors to go to the Gold Goast

C．to tell some exciting shows, adventures, etc．

D．to introduce how to get to the Gold Coast