1 . The greater Rochester area is filled with opportunities to study and perform music in the summer!

Roberts Community School

Roberts Community Music School has exciting summer musical opportunities for families on the west side of Rochester. It offers two 7-week Early Childhood Classes, Piano Discoveries, and a Ukulele Choir. Lessons are available (可获得的) for piano, voice, stringed instruments, and woodwind & brass (铜管乐器).

School of Rock — Rochester

With camp choices for all ages and skill levels, School of Rock is the perfect summer activity for your child. Our summer music camps are performance-based, meaning students learn to play by performing together in a fun environment. From beginner camps to songwriting and themed camps, wed offer a wide variety of options to ensure your child has an amazing musical experience. Our goal is to prepare teens for live performances on stage.

Eastman Community Music School

The Eastman Community Music School offers different day programs and overnight music camps this summer for middle and high school students, including Adventure Music Camp for Middle Schoolers, Summer Jazz Studies for High School Students, Baroque workshops, and New Horizons Orchestra Camp. Private lessons are also available of all ages, levels, instruments or voice.

Bach to Rock Music School

Bach to Rock’s Music Camps run each week all summer long for all ages and levels! Our camps are designed for students to work with our highly experienced teachers to learn how to play their instrument of choice, develop a band, learn to play songs they love, and have the opportunity to write and create their music. Each weekly camp ends with an opportunity to record in our studio! Full or half-day camps are available. No experience is necessary.

1. Which school’s programs are designed to get students on stage performing?

A．Roberts Community School.	B．School of Rock — Rochester.
C．Eastman Community Music School.	D．Bach to Rock Music School.

2. What is special about Bach to Rock Music Camps?

A．They offer overnight camps.	B．They require related experience.
C．They offer chances to perform in a TV station.	D．They can train different kinds of musical skills.

3. What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To compare four music schools.	B．To encourage students to be music stars.
C．To introduce some music summer camps.	D．To show the music resources in Rochester.

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1. What can you get at BooksRun?

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C．A discount on textbooks.	D．Low-priced packaging service.

2. How much do you pay for using express delivery for two items?

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B．$8.

C．$15.

D．$19.

3. What do we know about BooksRun?

A．It mainly deals with used books.	B．It has a strict deadline for returning books.
C．It makes a generous donation every year.	D．It operates in a sustainable way.

3 . A film, also called a movie, is a work used to communicate ideas, stories, feelings, beauty and much more through the use of moving images. This article therefore introduces some right movies or TV series which will benefit students in one way or the other.

Like Stars on Earth

This is a heart touching Indian movie that tells the story of a boy named Ishaan Awasthi. He is an 8-year-old boy with dyslexia (阅读障碍) and this greatly influences his performance in school. Ishaan has an amazing talent for art and painting, but no one would like to know him and be his friends until a new art teacher, Ram Nikumbh, arrives. He takes special interest in Ishaan and discovers Ishaan’s problem and his artistic talent.

The Social Network

It tells us the story of young Mark Zuckerberg who is an undergraduate at Harvard and also a computer genius (天才). He begins to work on an idea which grows into a globally recognized social network called Facebook. This makes Mark one of the youngest billionaires existing.

Grownish

Filled with real life situations and grown up people, this series takes us back to university-lifestyle. Grownish through four amazing seasons, teaches us how to navigate (驾驭) the university through the eyes of Zoey Johnson. Zoey is a talented fashion designer and stylist who seems to have the world all planned out for her.

King of Boys 2

If you haven’t already seen the first movie in this series, you should take two steps back so you don’t get lost in this political (政治的) forest. This movie is the type that has you sitting at the edge (边缘) of your seat from start to finish. King of Boys 2 takes us to the underworld of a truly dirty game called “politics”.

1. Why is the 8-year-old boy named Ishaan doing poorly in school?

A．He has difficulty reading.	B．His teachers dislike him.
C．He fails to make new friends.	D．He takes no interest in studies.

2. Who founded Facebook?

A．Ram Nikumbh.	B．Mark Zuckerberg.
C．Zoey Johnson.	D．Ishaan Awasthi.

3. What is King of Boys 2 about?

A．An art teacher’s story.	B．A computer genius.
C．A fashion designer’s growth.	D．A political game.

4 . Four of the Best Ski Resorts (胜地) For the Holidays

Kitzbuhel, Austria

It’s known for the most prized but frightening downhill on the ski racing calendar. By day, you can enjoy 230 kilometers of runs over the Kitzbuhel Alps, and drop into numerous mountain huts to fill up on hearty Tyrolean classics such as dumplings and cheese spatzle.

Holidays hotel: The Tennerhof is a good place for you to stay.

Griesenauweg 26, 6370 Kitzbuhel, Austria; +43 535663181

Courmayeur, Italy

The historic town at the foot of Mont Blanc is a foodie (美食家) heaven with beautiful huts and mountain restaurants across its 41 kilometers of ski runs.

The atmospheric center around the Viale Monte Bianco is a mix of cozy cafes and designer shops, and is a perfect place to wander.

Holidays hotel: The Hotel Chalet Svizzero is a great option in a good location. Perfect for couples.

Strada Statale 26, 11, 11013 Courmayeur, Italy; +39 016584817

Val Thorens, France

A four-time winner of the “World’s Best Ski Resort” award, it combines high-class hospitality (好客) with more skiing than most can handle, at a starting altitude of 2,300 meters, stretching through the famous resorts of Les Menuires, Meribel and Courchevel.

Holidays hotel: The five-star Hotel Pashmina is a wonderful choice.

Place du Slalom, 73440, Val Thorens; +33 479000999

Wengen, Switzerland

Wengen, reached by rack railway, shares a ski area with Grindelwald — not the dark wizard from Harry Potter but the scenic village at the foot of the Eiger’s infamous North Face.

Just across the valley is the old village of Murren, home to Piz Gloria on the Schilthorn (2,971 meters), where the cable car station and revolving restaurant are familiar to James Bond fans as baddie Blofeld’s mountain-top hideaway in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

Holidays hotel: The Maya Caprice is your best choice.

Schonegg 1333D, 3823 Wengen; +41 338560606

1. Which hotel is suitable for a couple skiing in Italy?

A．The Tennerhof.	B．The Hotel Chalet Svizzero.
C．Hotel Pashmina.	D．The Maya Caprice.

2. Which ski resort has won the “World’s Best Ski Resort” award four times?

A．Kitzbuhel.

B．Courmayeur.

C．Val Thorens.

D．Wengen.

3. Which hotel number will a James Bond fan call if he skis in Switzerland?

A．+43 535663181	B．+39 016584817
C．+33 479000999	D．+41 338560606

5 .
1. How much should a couple with a child aged four pay to visit The Beatles Story?

A．£22.95.

B．£27.95.

C．£31.90.

D．£38.90.

2. What is special about Liverpool Museum?

A．It’s closed on weekends.	B．It’s open to the public for free.
C．It puts on a play every day.	D．It was designed and built in 2008.

3. What can people do at Liverpool ONE?

A．Watch a football match.	B．Take a boat tour.
C．Find out about The Beatles.	D．Enjoy some coffee.

6 . Visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Vatican City is not only the smallest country in the world, but also a treasure house of art and history. You can admire the impressive fresco paintings (壁画) of the Sistine Chapel, and explore the Vatican Museums, which house a big collection of masterpieces from ancient to modern times.

Skip-the-line tickets:

The best-selling tickets for access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Skip (跳过) the line tickets with priority access.

Ticket	Type	Price	Reservation (预定)
Entrance	Full	€17.00/person	€4.00
Entrance	Reduced	€8.00/person	€4.00

Reduced tickets:

Reduced tickets are available to children from 6 to 18 years of age, as well as students between the ages of 18 and 25. It is necessary to present a formal document at the university for the current year. There are no reductions for the over 65s.

Free entry:

Admission is free for children under 6 years of age. It is also free for disabled visitors and their carers. As it is not possible to book in advance, they will have to go directly to the “Special Permits” and /or “Reception” counters located in the entrance hall of the Vatican Museums.

Visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with audio guide

Ticket	Type	Price	Reservation
Entrance +audio guide	Full	€24.00/person	€4.00
Entrance +audio guide	Reduced	€15.00/person	€4.00
Entrance +audio guide	Children (under age 6)	€13.00/person	€4.00

1. What does the Sistine Chapel feature?

A．Fresco paintings.	B．Collected treasures.
C．The natural scenery.	D．The style of buildings.

2. Which group can get reduced tickets?

A．Kids under age 6.	B．Students aged 6—25.
C．Adults aged over 65.	D．People with disabilities.

3. How much will a couple with their 5-year-old pay for the tickets with audio guide?

A．€48.00.

B．€61.00.

C．€63.00.

D．€75.00.

8 . Established 11 years ago, Let Me Play started off as a sports camp organization. Through rapid growth and diversification, we now provide coaching and teaching programs for after-school clubs, breakfast clubs and lunch-time clubs for schools across London.

We need passionate coaches to deliver high quality lessons to children aged 5 to 18 in schools in and around London. Each class will have 15-20 children. There will be a framework (框架) of coaching principles to work within but coaches are expected to bring their expertise and coaching knowledge and to make teaching plans before every lesson.

This job is perfect for a student or someone looking for extra work, as the hours are flexible.

Person Specification:
A keen interest in sports coaching
Confident in delivery
Good level of English
EXCELLENT communication skills
Capable of coaching in at least one sport
Experience of working with Children
Anti-Discrimination (歧视) and Equal Opportunities

Sport belongs to and should be enjoyed by everyone equally. Let Me Play is aimed to remove discrimination whether by reason of race, nationality, ethnic origin, color, religion or ability and to encourage equal opportunities.

How to apply: Send your CV to sports@letmeplay.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 14th November
Assessment day: Monday 17th November
Income: £20 per hour
Location: Schools all over London
1. What is Let Me Play?

A．It’s a charity organization.	B．It’s a voluntary organization.
C．It’s a fast-developing organization.	D．It’s a world-wide organization.

2. What should a coach of Let Me Play do?

A．Set out lesson plans in advance.	B．Get professional training before work.
C．Give lessons to primary school students.	D．Make a framework of coaching principles.

3. What is required for an applicant?

A．Sending the CV in person.	B．A keen interest in human rights.
C．Experience in sports coaching.	D．Applying before 14th November.

9 . You are invited to join Film Fans, the Museum’ s membership group for movie lovers. Members of Film Fans receive special rights, such as free admission (入场费) and chances to meet industry experts.

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston ( MFAH) has celebrated cinema as an art form since 1939. Brown Auditorium Theater, designed by famous museum designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, offers an excellent moviegoing experience in the Caroline Wiess Law Building. The theater was named Houston’s “Best Place to See Vintage Flicks” by the Houston Press for two years. The Lynn Wyatt Theater is positioned in the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, designed by Steven Holl Architects.

▶Join Film Fans online or by calling 713-639-7550.

▶Already a Film Fans member? Be sure to keep your email address up-to-date to make sure you receive film passes, the latest news, and more!

▶Single ( $75 MFAH members, $85 nonmembers)

10 free admissions, after which admission to most films is discounted (打折) to $5.

▶Double ( $135 MFAH members, $150 nonmembers)

20 free admissions (10 per person), plus extra benefits listed above.

▶Final Film Supporter ($1,000)

Free admission for up to four people for most films throughout the year, plus extra benefits listed above.

Film Fans

For information about Single and Double memberships to Film Fans, contact membership@mfah.org or 713-639-7550.

For information about Final Film Supporter memberships, contact Tracy Stephenson at tstephenson@mfah.org or713-639-7531.

General Inquiries

For information about film screenings, tickets, or other information about attending films at the Museum,contact guestservices@mfah.orgor 713-639-7300.

Parking Info for Film Fans

Parking can be got in three garages: 1144 Binz Street, 5101 Montrose Boulevard, and 5500 Main Street. For more information, contact parking@mfah.org.

1. How much does a person have to pay to get free admissions as a nonmember?

A．$75.

B．$85.

C．$135.

D．$150.

2. Which should you contact if you need information about tickets?

A．guestservices@mfah.org.	B．membership@mfah.org.
C．tstephenson@mfah.org.	D．parking@mfah.org.

3. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To show the schedule of new movies.

B．To advertise and introduce new films.

C．To introduce some activities held by Film Fans.

D．To encourage readers to become members of Film Fans.