1 . Tales From Animal Hospital
David Grant

David Grant has become a familiar face to millions of fans of Animal Hospital. Here Dr. Grant tells us the very best of his personal stories about the animals he has treated, including familiar patients such as the dogs Snowy and Duchess, the delightful cat Marigold Serendipity Diamond. He also takes the reader behind the scenes at Harmsworth Memorial Animal Hospital as he describes his day, from ordinary medical check-ups to surgery (外科手术). Tales From Animal Hospital will delight all fans of the program and anyone who has a lively interest in their pet, whether it be cat, dog or snake!

£14.99 Hardhack 272pp Simon Schuster
ISBN 0751304417
Isaac Newton: The Last Sorcerer
Michael White

From the author of Stephen Hawking: A Life in Science, comes this colorful description of the life of the world’s first modern scientist. Interesting yet based on fact, Michael White’s learned yet readable new book offers a true picture of Newton completely different from what people commonly know about him. Newton is shown as a gifted scientist with very human weaknesses who stood at the point in history where magic (魔术) ended and science began.

£19.99 Hardback 320pp Fourth Estate
ISBN 1857024168
Fermat’s Last Theorem
Simon Singh

In 1963 a schoolboy called Andrew Wiles reading in his school library came across the world’s greatest mathematical problem: Fermat’s Last Theorem (定理). First put forward by the French mathematician Pierre de Fermat in the seventeenth century, the theorem had baffled and beaten the finest mathematical minds, including a French woman scientist who made a major advance in working out the problem, and who had to dress like a man in order to be able to study at the Ecole Polytechnique. Through unbelievable determination Andrew Wiles finally worked out the problem in 1995. An unusual story of human effort over three centuries, Fermat’s Last Theorem will delight specialists and general readers alike.

£12.99 Hardback 384pp Fourth Estate
ISBN 1857025210
1. What is Animal Hospital?

A．A news story.

B．A popular book.

C．A research report.

D．A TV programme.

2. In Michael White’s book, Newton is described as _________.

A．an old-time magician

B．a great but not perfect man

C．a person who lived a colorful and meaningful life

D．a person who did not look the same as in many pictures

3. Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word “baffle” as it is used in the text?

A．To encourage people to raise questions.	B．To cause difficulty in understanding.
C．To provide a person with an explanation.	D．To limit people’s imagination.

4. The person who finally proved Format’s Last Theorem is _________.

A．Simon Singh

B．Pierre de Fermat

C．Andrew Wiles

D．a French woman scientist

5. What is the purpose of writing these three texts?

A．To make the books easier to read.	B．To show the importance of science.
C．To introduce new authors.	D．To sell the books.

2 . Bored? Lonely? Out of condition? Need to relax? Why not try the SPORT CENTER?

TENNIS

Indoor and outdoor courts. Coaching from beginners to advanced learners. Children only. Mornings.

SKIING

Gentle slopes. Instructors of 3levels at weekends and Fridays. Daytime practice. 8 years upwards.

SWIMMING

2 pools, heated, Olympic length. Women: Tuesday and Thursday. Men: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Children: Saturday.

GOLF

9- hole practice course. Professional Coaching. Lessons must be booked in advance in daytime. Evening practice. Minimum (最小的) age — 9 years.

GYMNASTICS (体操)

Maximum (最大的) age—18 years. Children aged 5—10. Monday and Wednesdays. 4:00—6:00 p.m. 10—18 year-old. Friday evenings.

AND MUCH MORE

Table Tennis, Snooker (台球), Darts (标枪), Café (all day), Bar (lunch time and evenings), Nursery (weekdays and weekends, not evenings). Centre open 10:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m. Daily. Interested? More details, call 800-1234-5678.

1. What is this ad mainly about?

A．It mainly shows us some ways to spend weekends.

B．It mainly introduces us a place to relax ourselves.

C．It mainly introduces some events in a sports meet.

D．It mainly gives us some ideas to spend our holidays.

2. What can we learn from this passage?

A．People can play tennis day and night.

B．Men and women swim in the SPORTS CENTER separately．

C．Children at any age can play golf in the SPORTS CENTER．

D．People under 20 can also take gymnastics．

3. How many sports items are mentioned in the passage?

A．5.

B．6.

C．8．

D．11．

3 . The New York Vegas Hotel has some of the most beautiful and luxurious (豪华的) rooms. Here are four kinds of them.

Park Avenue

This kind of room has about 350 square feet space. It comes with either a king-size or queen-size bed. The room has the following: a 40-inch television and a good bathroom. The Park Avenue room costs about $65 to $85 per night during weekdays and has a weekend rate of $100 to $110 per night.

Marquis

This Marquis room is up-grade. It provides guests with 700 square feet of space. This up-grade room has a good bathroom, two separate dining areas, and Internet access. There is also a small refrigerator in the room. Guests can stay in this kind of room for about $125 per night.

Players

The Players room comes with two queen-size beds. This room is almost 800 square feet and has a sitting area. The Players room has the following: two 40-inch televisions, a good bathroom, dining and entertainment areas and Internet areas. One can stay in the Players room for $155 per night.

Penthouses

This kind of room has about 1,100 square feet of space with a DVD and CD player, coffee pots, and a separate master bedroom. Penthouses rooms have more up-grade amenities (设施) . Guests can stay in this room comfortably for $415 per night, and it has a different price in the busy season.

Las Vegas travelers have their choice of one of these hotel rooms. It doesn’t matter which room one chooses because all of them are wonderful!

1. The price of some rooms of the New York Vegas Hotel ________.

A．changes almost every day.

B．is a bit higher during weekdays.

C．keeps the same all the year round.

D．depends on what time of a year it is.

2. What will you choose if you want to surf the Internet and also save some money?

A．Park Avenue.

B．Marquis.

C．Players.

D．Penthouses.

3. Where can we read this passage?

A．In a book review.	B．In a fashion magazine.
C．In a newspaper.	D．In a science fiction.

4 . A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:

Disneyland, California

Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.

Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida

Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.

EPCOT, Disney World, Florida

EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.

Disney­MGM Studios, Florida

MGM’s streets are the home for some great movie­themed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.

Universal Studios, Florida

Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.

1. Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?

A．Disneyland & Magic Kingdom.

B．Disneyland & Universal Studios.

C．EPCOT & Disney­MGM Studios.

D．Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios.

2. Which park has the longest history?

A．Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida.

B．Disney­MGM Studios, Florida.

C．EPCOT, Disney World, Florida.

D．Disneyland, California.

3. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To attract tourists to these theme parks.

B．To increase the sales of Amusement Today.

C．To introduce world’s best amusement parks.

D．To compare attractions in different theme parks.

5 . Summer holidays are coming. Here are two posters for members of English Club in the schoolyard:

Science and Technology Museum Opening hours Sunday--Wednesday : 10:00am--5:30pm Charge:$5 What’s on Ancient Technology—the ground floor Modern Technology— the first floor Space —the second floor The silk   road: trade and travel — the second floor Please note The museum is closed for 3 days during the Spring Festival every year． Contact us Information desk:73238299 Email:stm99@1,63．com

To all climbers! Place: Castle Peak Indoor Climbing Centre Date: 8: 30 am, July, 15 Do: Sign in when you come to the centre. Climb with a partner. Wear a hard hat at all times. Wear the correct climbing shoes. Don’t: Don’t eat or drink anywhere except in the café. Don’t listen to personal music players while climbing. Don’t light fires. Good practice: Use a locker to store your things. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Wearing jewellery can cause accidents. Talking on a mobile phone while climbing can be dangerous.

1. The exhibition of the Silk Road________.

A．downstairs	B．on the ground floor
C．on the second floor	D．on the first floor

2. If you want to visit the Museum on weekend, which of the following is the best time?

A．10:00 am,Saturday．	B．2:30 pm,Saturday．
C．8:30 am,Sunday．	D．2:00 pm, Sunday

3. While climbing,you’d better________．

A．wear the correct climbing shoes	B．stay alone all the time
C．1isten to personal music players	D．talk on a mobile phone

4. It is considered good practice to________．

A．wear a soft hat at all times	B．wear jewellery
C．eat something when you feel weak	D．keep your things in a locker

7 . Which book you should read is based on your next travel destination.

As you’re traveling around Amsterdam, read “he Fault in Our Stars”.

Previously adapted into a film in 2014, John Green’s story of star-crossed teenagers famously includes a trip to Amsterdam. The Anne Frank House and The Rijks Museum are two of many major destinations mentioned in the book. Plus, the bench from the film adaption of this novel has even become its own tourist spot.

“The Elegance of the Hedgehog” is excellent reading for a trip to Paris.

Before wandering down the Champs-Elysees, open Muriel Barbery’s novel for a delightful peek into the lives of wealthy Parisians. Set in an upscale French apartment building, the story follows two totally different people who discover they are kindred souls.

Bring “One Hundred Years of Solitude” to read in South America.

A significant work of literature, Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s classic follows generations of the Buendia family as they live in their South-American town. Garcia Marquez’s magical realism paired with his lush descriptions makes the book a perfect read for visiting some of the breathtaking sights of South America.

“Call Me by Your Name” by Andre Aciman should perhaps be read in the summertime, in Italy.

Andre Aciman’s novel is said to take place in the Northern-Italian seaside region of Liguria. And if you’ve seen the 2017 coming-of-age film adaptation of the book, you’ll already know the story describes beautiful summers in Northern Italy, complete with seaside encounters and lush greenery.

If you’re visiting New York City, enter the mind of Holden Caulfield.

“The Catcher in the Rye” is a classic tale of a lost teenager’s unplanned trip to New York City. In the J. D Salinger’s novel, Holden visits a nightclub in the East Village, goes ice skating in Rockefeller Center, and takes his sister to the Central Park Zoo.

1. Which book was adapted into a film in 2017?

A．The Fault in Our Stars.

B．The Elegance of the Hedgehog.

C．One Hundred Years of Solitude.

D．Call Me by Your Name

2. Which of the following best explains the underlined word “kindred”?

A．Powerful .

B．Similar.

C．Gentle.

D．Friendly

3. What does the book “The Catcher in the Rye” mainly talk about?

A．Star-crossed teenagers’ trip to Amsterdam.

B．A teenager’s unintended trip to New York City.

C．Seaside encounters in beautiful summers in Northern Italy.

D．The life of generations of the Buendia family in South-American town.

8 .

Casa Romantica Poetry Reading Series Readings are held the last Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm. Promoting and celebrating the many poets living and writing in Orange County and offering the best poetry of Southern California and beyond in a setting both historic and beautiful: the Casa Romantica Cultural Center Gardens. $10.00/adult; $5.00/child (8 to 18) LOCATION: Casa Romantica 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672 INFORMATION:949-498-2139

Orange County Museum of Art — Visionaries Lecture Series Every Monday beginning April 20 1:30 pm — 3:30 pm Spend the coming art year answering the question — how did contemporary art become contemporary? Discover the unexpected connections between the past and present and encounter the sudden changes that shocked the art world. LOCATION: 850 San Clemente Drive Newport Beach INFORMATION: 949-759-1122

Discovery Science Center Presents: Mexico: Festival of Toys Now through Jan 3,2021 You’re invited to bring your children and immerse yourselves in Mexican culture through toys and games of the past and present. This interactive exhibit features hand-made toys for both celebration and play. Challenge each other in traditional Mexican games, play with authentic dolls and masks, learn about the cultural significance of Mexican toys. LOCATION: Discovery Science Center, 2500 N. Main St., Santa ANa, CA 92705 INFORMATION:714-542-2823

Donna O’ Neill Land Conservancy — Hike Off Your Thanksgiving Feast Friday, November 27,2020 9:00 am — 11:30 am Work off those holiday calories with a three-to-four-mile hike through the Conservancy. Hike up the North Ridge trail, across Middle Ridge and wind down into Gato Road. Experience the sight, sounds and warmth of our Grassland and Coastal Sage Scrub communities. $10.00/adult; $5.00/child (8 to 18); Free/Members LOCATION: The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy RESERVATIONS: 949-489-9778

1. Which event requires booking in advance?

A．Casa Romantica Poetry Reading Series.

B．Orange County Museum of Art — Visionaries Lecture Series.

C．Discovery Science Center Presents: Mexico: Festival of Toys.

D．Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy — Hike Off Your Thanksgiving Feast.

2. A student of art who wants to learn about art history will go to ______.

A．850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach

B．2500 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92705

C．the Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy

D．415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672

3. A mother who wants her kid to learn about culture in a fun way will call _____ for more information.

A．949-759-1122	B．714-542-2823
C．949-489-9778	D．949-498-2139

4. A member together with his wife and 12-year-old son wants to take a hike will pay ______.

A．$20

B．$25

C．$15

D．$10

9 . San Francisco Fire Engine Tours

San Francisco Winery Tour
Running: February 1st through April 30th

This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)

Departing from the Cannery: Tour times upon request.
Duration(时长): 2 hours
Price: $90
Back to the Fifties Tour
Running: August 16th through August 31st

This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.

Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $90
Spooky Halloween Tour
Running: October 10th through October 31st

Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.

Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: Available upon request
Holiday Lights Tour
Running: December 6th through December 23rd

This attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.

Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Advance reservations required.
1. Which of the tours is available in March?

A．San Francisco Winery Tour.	B．Back to the Fifties Tour.
C．Spooky Hallowen Tour.	D．Holiday Lights Tour.

2. What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?

A．Go to Treasure Island.	B．Enjoy the holiday scenes.
C．Have free ice cream.	D．Visit the Presidio district.

3. What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?

A．Take some drinks.	B．Set off early in the morning.
C．Wear warm clothes.	D．Make reservations in advance.

10 . 4-Day Classic Beijing Tour

The 4-day classic Beijing tour is designed for tourists who come to visit China for the first time. It covers the most popular and typical places in Beijing, fully displaying the scenery, culture, history, local lifestyles and features, food and drinks, business, etc. for you.

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing

Your guide meets you at Capital Airport, and helps you check in at your hotel.

Enjoy Beijing Duck as welcome dinner.

Accommodation: Beijing downtown.

Day 2: The Great Wall & The Summer Palace

Start your day at the most famous part of the Great Wall — the Badaling Great Wall. Leave the downtown for the Great Wall at 8 am. Since it is a long drive to the Great Wall (about 2 hours’ riding). Have a break at the Jade Museum on the way. Lunch will be enjoyed in a local restaurant. In the early afternoon come back to the city and have a sightseeing tour of the Summer Palace.

Recommended Activity: Beijing Opera Show (Liyuan Theatre,19:30-21:10 every evening).

Accommodation: Beijing downtown.

Day 3: Beijing city sightseeing & Local experience

Your guide meets you at the hotel at 8 am and set out for the day’s touring: Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City. After visiting the two sites, have a break and get ready for lunch.

Hutong visit: see some traditional arts of the old Beijing, such as paper cutting and kite making, and visit a local family.

Accommodation: Beijing downtown.

Day 4: Beijing Olympic sites

Visit the Olympic sites: Bird’s Nest, Water Cube and Olympic Park, witnessing the fast developing modern China. Enjoy some free time after visiting the sites. After lunch, it is shopping time and then the tour is over.

1. This advertisement is aimed at ________.

A．kids who were born in other cities	B．experts who study history and cities
C．foreigners who are new to China	D．people who are interested in touring

2. If a tourist wants to enjoy Beijing Opera, he should ________.

A．go to Liyuan Theatre in the evening	B．visit the Summer Palace on the first day
C．go sightseeing in Beijing Hutong	D．live and eat downtown in Beijing

3. On which day can tourists enjoy the city’s traditional arts and local lifestyle?

A．Day 4.

B．Day 3.

C．Day 2.

D．Day 1.