1 . Four Most Beautiful Subways in the World
City Hall Station, New York
Country: the USA
Opened: 1904
Unlike the other subway stations, this one hasn’t been in use since 1945. However, it can be admired by those going aboard the trains that run on the IRT Lexington Avenue Line. Opened on October 27, 1904, this station was designed to represent the flagship of the new subway. Thanks to the specific shape and colors, the station remains the only one of its kind and very impressive—so impressive that it’s often chosen as a movie set.
Toledo Station, Naples
Country: Italy
Opened: 2012
The subway station which is considered the most beautiful in the world stands in Italy. The new design of the Toledo Station in Naples features colorful pictures from a full range of shades of blue. During the construction of the station, it brought to light several archaeological (考古的)finds dating back to the end of the 15th to early 16th century as well as Roman buildings dating back to the 2nd century.
Champ-de-Mars Station, Montreal
Country: Canada
Opened: 1966
Champ-de-Mars is a station on the Orange Line of the Montreal Subway, Canada. It features colorful glass windows made by the artist Marcelle Ferron. Some of the works featured in this station are also considered to be the artist’s most famous ones.
Komsomolskaya, Mosca
Country: Russia
Opened: 1952
Standing in Komsomolskaya Square and the crossroads of three different subway lines, this station is very busy and beautiful. Its place and inside design make it a perfect representation of Russian culture.
1. What can be known about City Hall Station?| A．It represents the new culture. | B．It is the oldest subway in the world. |
| C．It has appeared in some movies. | D．It can transport the most passengers. |
| A．The USA. | B．Italy. | C．Canada. | D．Russia. |
| A．City Hall Station, New York. | B．Toledo Station, Naples. |
| C．Champ-de-Mars Station, Montreal. | D．Komsomolskaya, Mosca. |
2 . There are more than 1,000 registered (注册的) student organizations and clubs at Purdue, all created and led by students!
A Cause for Paws
The purpose of this organization is to help no-kill animal shelters in the Lafayette area by organizing events to raise money for these shelters.
Email: acp@ purdue.edu
Organization meeting day: Monday
Organization meeting time: 7:00 p.m.
Adapted Toys for Children
ATC is a nonprofit club devoted to adapting toys for children with disabilities. ATC works one on one with families of these children, redesigning donated toys for these children to play with. ATC was created to help these children feel accepted by society, showing them that their lives are important.
Email: purdueadaptedtoys@gmail.com
Organization meeting day: Wednesday
Organization meeting time: 7:30 p.m.
Higher Ground Dance Company
Higher Ground is a student-run company that puts on a show each semester to raise money for the Andrea Rizzo Foundation. The Andrea Rizzo Foundation is an organization that provides dance therapy (疗法) to children with special needs and serious illnesses.
If you have a passion for dance and helping others, you are welcome and encouraged to join this group!
Email: highergrounddanceco@gmail.com
Organization meeting day: Thursday
Organization meeting time: 7:00 p.m.
Purdue Engineering Outreach
PEO brings engineering to middle school and high school classrooms in creative ways. This club was started to help show the next generation that science, technology, engineering and math, (STEM for short), are not only important fields of study, but also interesting and fun ones. We bring engineering into the classroom. We love to have fun, and welcome all, including new members.
Email: outreach@ purdue.edu
Organization meeting day: Monday
Organization meeting time: 6:00 p.m.
1. Which will you choose if you are interested in animal protection?| A．A Cause for Paws. | B．Adapted Toys for Children. |
| C．Higher Ground Dance Company. | D．Purdue Engineering Outreach. |
| A．They teach members how to dance. | B．They donate toys to poor families. |
| C．They raise money by putting on shows. | D．They care about unfortunate children. |
| A．To provide therapy for children in need. |
| B．To raise young people’s interest in STEM. |
| C．To make engineering a major course in high schools. |
| D．To improve the passion for dance and helping others. |
3 . Wonder Plates
A unique, personalized gift!
Wonder Plates offers you a unique gift opportunity-a personalized ceramic(陶瓷的)plate! Each plate contains a special message from you to your best friend or loved one. All you have to do is follow these three steps:
Step 1
On an A4 sheet of paper write a personal message. Write it exactly as you want it to appear on the plate. We recommend a typewritten printout. The message should not be more than 50 words.
Step 2
Select one of our 10 plate color options and a design from one of our 12 design patterns.
Step 3
Sign the attached form, enclose your personal message, and send these to us together with your payment. Please send only money orders or cheques. Do not send cash.
Charges
The charge for a standard-sized plate is $ 20 regardless of the color you choose. A fixed charge of $100 per plate for the design and printing of the message is also payable. For orders of two to four plates, customers may get a 15% discount. For orders of five to ten plates, the cost of per plate is reduced to $12 and the design and printing of the message is just $75 per plate.
Delivery
Once we receive your order and payment, your plate(s)will be sent via regular mail. Delivery can be expected within 14 business days. If you require a faster delivery time, please fill in the Urgent Form and send an additional $30(guaranteed 3-day delivery). We guarantee your satisfaction, but if for some reason you are not satisfied with our product or service, please fill in the Consumer Feedback Form and send it to our Customer Service department. Alternatively, you may call one of our friendly Customer Service Officers at 122523.
1. What are you supposed to do to get a made-to-order plate?| A．Pay in the form of cheques on delivery. |
| B．Type your message and send it by e-mail. |
| C．Write a maximum of 50 words on an A4 sheet of paper. |
| D．Choose your favorite design and color from 12 options. |
| A．$696. | B．$800. | C．$816. | D．$960. |
| A．You can receive your order in two weeks. |
| B．If not satisfied with the plates you’ve received, you need to call 122523. |
| C．Your order will be sent by express once it is received. |
| D．Your order is available within 3 days on condition that you pay another $30. |
For winter fun，head to Fairbanks，where you can stay at a lodge with glass-ceiling domes for northern lights viewing in comfort Want even more adventures? Consider a guided adventure that combines cross-country skiing and dog mushing（狗拉雪橇）.
St. Moritz, Switzerland
Night skiing in this Swiss town is some of the best in the world： full moon，inky quiet，and a clear sky full of stars. If you need energy for skiing, you can always refuel with pizza from the wood-fired oven at Murtel middle station. You can keep skiing until the last cable car at 1：40 a. m.
Quebec City, Canada
In winter, Quebec City comes alive as the cold freezes ponds into glittering skating paths. Don’t miss the largest winter carnival in the world, which offers more than 200 activities and welcomes nearly 500,000 people. And if you are lucky enough, you may see the green dancing lights.
Rovaniemi，Finland
Welcome to the home of Santa Claus, where you can watch ice sculpting，take a dog sled ride，and even get a reindeer sleigh ride. There are plenty of Christmas-themed restaurants here，too. Since you’re nearly at the North Pole, you can catch the northern lights. Book a stay at the local ice hotel, as well.
1. Who might be interested in this text?| A．People who like skiing. |
| B．People who like beaches. |
| C．People who like going hiking. |
| D．People who like delicious food, |
| A．Rovaniemi. | B．Quebec City. |
| C．St. Moritz. | D．Fairbanks. |
| A．Guided adventures. | B．Northern lights. |
| C．Christmas-themed restaurants. | D．Delicious food. |
5 . Choose Your One-Day-Tours!
Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum, Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.
Tour B - Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s -￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter. Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶）” from St Mary‘s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.
Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court: including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILL’s favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!
Tour D –Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.
1. Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?| A．Tour A | B．Tour B |
| C．Tour C | D．Tour D |
| A．Windsor Castle & Hampton Court | B．Oxford & Stratford |
| C．Bath & Stonehenge | D．Cambridge |
| A．It used to be the home of royal families | B．It used to be a well-known maze |
| C．It is the oldest palace in Britain | D．It is a world-famous castle |
