1 . Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, this hotel in the heart of Bedford overlooks the River Ouse, which winds through the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside.
We offer a flexible approach to conferencing. With purpose-built meeting rooms offering a flexible and functional space, our hotel is designed for comfort and convenience. Day Delegate（代表/代表团）, 24 Hour Delegate or room hire only can be arranged to meet your needs and we offer a range of food and drinks for all requirements.
The Bedford Swan Hotel provides an impressive range of conference, training and function rooms which are suitable for up to 250 delegates.
Our hotel is located 30 minutes drive from Luton Airport and a 20-minute walk from Bedford Train Station with regular trains to and from Central London.
What to expect:
• A professional service from the beginning
• Your own event consultant
• A great location with car parking
• Well equipped rooms perfect for your meeting or event
• Various Day Delegate packages
• Personalized dining and refreshment breaks
• Accurate billing
Discounted Day Delegate Rates from £35 per person
* Hold your meeting before 30th November 2013 and benefit from our special day delegate rates
* Day Delegate Rate from £35.00 per person
* Minimum numbers of 8 apply
Call us on 01234 346565 or e-mail us on info@bedfordswanhotel.co.uk
1. Bedford Swan Hotel is more suitable for _______.

A．busy sightseers	B．conference travelers
C．fresh trainees	D．event consultants

2. Which of the following is true according to the text?

A．It takes you 20 minutes to walk here from Central London.

B．The Bedford Swan Hotel was built in the late 18th century.

C．The hotel is located sixty kilometres from Luton Airport.

D．Guests can get professional service by offering extra tips.

3. From the advertisement above we can learn that Bedford Swan Hotel _______.

A．can serve up to 250 delegates

B．winds through Bedfordshire

C．can provide personalized billing

D．offers no car parking service

4. The special discount will be given if _______.

A．a delegate of 8 apply for 24-hour-meeting rooms

B．guests pay £35.00 per person for the rooms they live in

C．you book a purpose-built meeting room on a special day

D．8 delegates hold a day meeting on November 2, 2013

2 .

ABOUT LIPITOR Lipitor(阿伐他汀钙片) is a prescription medicine. Along with diet and exercise, it lowers “bad” cholesterol(胆固醇) in your blood. It can also raise “good” cholesterol. Lipitor can lower the risk of heart attack in patients with several common risk factors, including family history of early heart disease, high blood pressure, age and smoking.

WHO IS LIPITOR FOR? Who can take LIPITOR： ●People who cannot lower their cholesterol enough with diet and exercise ●Adults and children over 10 Who should not take LIPITOR： ●Women who are pregnant, may be pregnant, or may become pregnant. Lipitor may harm your unborn baby. ●Women who are breast-feeding. Lipitor can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby. ●People with liver(肝脏) problems

POSSIBIE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPITOR Serious side effects in a small number of people： ●Muscle(肌肉) problems that can lead to kidney(肾脏) problems, including kidney failure ●liver problems. Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start Lipitor and while you are taking it. Call your doctor right away if you have： ●Unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially if you have a fever or feel very tired ●Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and / or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing ●Stomach pain Some common side effects of LIPITOR are： ●Muscle pain ●Upset stomach ●Changes in some blood tests

HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR Do： ●Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor, ●Try to eat heart healthy foods while you take Lipitor. ●Take Lipitor at any time of day, with or without food. ●If you miss a dose(一剂),take it as soon as you remember. But if it has been more than 12 hours since your missed dose, wait. Take the next dose at your regular time. Don’t： ●Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor. ●Do not start new medicines before talking to your doctor.

1. What is a major function of Lipitor?

A．To help quit smoking.	B．To control blood pressure.
C．To improve unhealthy diet.	D．To lower “bad” cholesterol.

2. Taking Lipitor is helpful for_________.

A．breast-feeding women	B．women who are pregnant
C．adults having heart disease	D．teenagers with liver problems

3. If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a dose, you should__________.

A．change the amount of your next dose

B．eat more when taking your next dose

C．have a dose as soon as you remember

D．take the next dose at your regular time

4. Which of the following is a common side effect of taking Lipitor?

A．Face swelling.	B．Upset stomach.
C．Kidney failure.	D．Muscle weakness

3 . King's College Summer School
King's College Summer School is an annual 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 date Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2015. Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2015. Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2015.	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. Which of the following is true about King' s College Summer School?

A．Only top students can take part in the program.

B．Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.

C．King' s College Summer School is run every other year.

D．Only the teachers of King' s College give courses.

3. King’s College Summer School offers the following courses except _______.

A．English Language	B．American History
C．American Culture	D．American Geography

4. 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

4 . (You may read the questions first.)

Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Theatrical Release Date: July 1, 2011
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Director: Michael Bay
Genre: Action︱Adventure︱Sequel︱ Sci-Fi︱ 3D
The Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Decepticons. The Autobots and Decepticons become involved in a dangerous space race. The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft on the Moon and must race against the Decepticons to find its secrets, which could turn the tide in the Transformers’ final battle. Shockwave, a longtime “Transformers” character, rules Cybertron while the Autobots and Decepticons battle it out on Earth.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II
Theatrical Release Date: July 15, 2011
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Director: David Yates
Genre: Action︱Adventure︱Sequel︱Fantasy︱3D
In part II, the battle between the good and evil forces of the Wizarding world evolves into an all-out war. This final adventure continues Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s attempt to find and destroy Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes. Harry Potter is called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice to bring an end to his nemesis.

Winnie the Pooh
Theatrical Release Date: July 15, 2011
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Don Hall, Stephen J. Anderson
Genre: Sequel︱Family Animation
Winnie the Pooh is a 2011 American traditionally animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Based upon the characters of the children’s books Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner by A. A. Milne and Return to the Hundred Acre Wood by David Benedictus, the film features two previously unadapted stories from the original books.
In the movie, Owl sends the whole gang to save Christopher Robin from an imaginary bad character, and it turns out to be a very busy day for Winnie the Pooh who simply set out to find some honey.
1. Which of the following is not the genre of Transformers: Dark of the Moon?

A．Action.	B．Sequel.
C．3D.	D．Fantasy.

2. According to the Movie Express above, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II is mainly about _______.

A．a journey of Harry, Ron, and Hermione

B．high risks of the final adventure

C．an all-out war between good and evil forces

D．a fear of Lord Voldemort

3. Who might be most interested in the Movie Express of Winnie the Pooh?

A．Would-be parents.	B．Families with children.
C．Writers of children’s books.	D．Honey lovers.

5 . Spring is the time to go out and enjoy the weather and scenery．Here are some events to attend in March of 2012 in Oregon!
Oregon Country Fair（OCF）, 9 am to 7 pm on March 8 - 10
OCF first started in 1969, and it’s blossomed into an outstanding example of what a non - profit should be. OCF is an event of shopping & atmosphere, and food ranging from Indian & Afghani cuisine to Italian & France cuisine．Wonderful craft & music never stop．From the time you get there until the time you leave, everyone has a smile on their faces, and they wave and say hello．For tickets, go and visit www．Oregoncountryfair．org．
30^th Annual Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament, 8 am to 6 pm on March 12 - 14
The Annual Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament is an amateur tournament that draws amateur volleyball players to the small town of seaside, as well as AVP Team players who are the best volleyball players．In the past years, it has drawn more than 700 teams playing on over 80 volleyball courts．Just go west, and you can’t miss it．It is about 20 miles south of Astoria．To learn more about it, visit the website www．Seasideor．com．
Hood to Coast Relay, 3:30 am to 6:45 pm on March 26 - 27
The Hood to Coast Relay is a 200 - mile - long relay that consists of 15, 000 runners and 4, 100 volunteers．It’s the largest relay in the world, which goes from Mt．Hood to Pacific Ocean in Seaside, Oregon．People of the Oregon coast fear Hood to Coast, because local towns and streets are flooded．There are audiences cheering riders on, and many people set up stations to give riders water．If you would like to get the race route maps, visit the website www. Hoodtocoast. com．
Other event information
To learn about other events, visit the website www. Aadfv. Blogspot. com．
1. OCF covers the following EXCEPT ________．

A．music

B．dishes

C．dance

D．artworks

2. When was the first Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament held in Oregon?

A．In 1982．

B．In 1986．

C．In 1988．

D．In 1992．

3. If Lisa wants to learn more about an outing in Oregon, she may visit _______．

A．www．Seasideor．com．

B．www．Hoodtocoast．com．

C．www．aadfv．blogspot．com．

D．www．Oregoncountryfair．org．

4. Locals of the Oregon coast are afraid of the relay because ________．

A．the relay will last a long period	B．they have to offer food and water
C．the weather is bad during the relay	D．too many people will go there

6 . Here is some information about several famous local bakeries(面包烤房) in Indiana, the US.They serve as a social gathering place for locals.
Maple Lane Bakery
At 8260 S.State Rd.Claypool, IN.(574) 566-2917, it offers a variety of cooked pies, cookies, and bread.With 20 years’ experience Maple Lane Bakery has specialized in the making of pies.The menu includes peach pie $7.19, berry pie $7.70, apple pie $7.19 and banana pie $6.99.Feel free to place an order at least 24 hours in advance.
Betty’s Cakes & Candy Shop
At 816 E.Winona Avenue Warsaw, IN.(574) 269-1231, it specializes in cakes and offers cookies and candies.The chocolate cookies are sold at $8.99 a dozen.Betty’s Cakes & Candy Shop, started half a century ago, specializes in wedding cakes and birthday cakes.Buying a cake from Betty’s will not disappoint you as they are always excellent.
Crepes’ Quality Bakery
At 217 S.Cavin Street Ligonier, IN.(260) 894-3024, this third generation bakery is located downtown Ligonier.It offers cookies and cupcakes, and specializes in rolls and bread.If you plan to buy cookies for the office or work area, you had better get there early as the building workers arrive just before 5:00 am waiting for the doors to open.
Olympia Candy Kitchen
At 136 N.Main Street Goshen, IN.(574) 533-5040, it has been welcoming visitors for almost a century in its unchanged location in downtown Goshen, Indiana.Its tradition began in 1912 when Greek Nicholas began making his own chocolates.Today this family-owned operation offers all kinds candies and boxed candies.
If you need an order, you should call ahead of time to see if they can meet your request.
1. Which of the following pies is the most expensive?

A．Peach pie.

B．Banana pie.

C．Apple pie.

D．Berry pie.

2. If you want to order a birthday cake, you are advised to call _________.

A．(574) 533-5040	B．(574) 269-1231
C．(260) 894-3024	D．(574) 566-2917

3. Which of the following bakeries has the shortest history?

A．Crepes’ Quality Bakery	B．Betty’s Cakes & Candy Shop
C．Olympia Candy Kitchen	D．Maple Lane Bakery

4. The author wrote this passage mainly to __________.

A．tell readers some travel information

B．persuade more people to eat pies

C．make the bakeries better known to readers

D．warn customers to order bakeries in advance

7 . What’s on stage
An acrobatic(杂技)show: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe(剧团)will present “ The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills(寒意)will run down your spine(脊柱) as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.
Time: 7:30 p. m. , September 13-19
Place: Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
Exhibitions
Joint show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.
Time: 9:00 a. m. —5:00 p. m. until September10
Place: Huangshicheng Art Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District
Oil paintings: The Wangfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil painting by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture the wondrous variety of life in unique styles.
Time: 9:00 a. m. —4:00 p. m. until September15
Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District
Literature museum: The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese literature from 1919 to 1949.
Time: 9:00 a. m. —4:00 p. m. , daily
Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (shaoyaoju area)
Concerts
Beijing rocks: “The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals. The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.
Time: September 16
Place: The Olympic Center
Belgium Orchestra(管弦乐队): La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate(纪念) the 250th anniversary of Bach’s death.
Time: 7:30 p. m. September 11-14
Place: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities
1. What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?

A．When you watch it, you will certainly feel cold.

B．Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists.

C．Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.

D．Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching.

2. The most characteristic thing about the Fashion Night of Chinese Rock is that____.

A．it will let the audience choose the music

B．it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes

C．it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China

D．it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians

3. Suppose it is September 14th today, how many activities can people choose to attend?

A．2.

B．3.

C．4.

D．5.

4. On the whole, we can conclude____.

A．people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditional

B．there are usually more cultural activities in September than in any other month

C．most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors only

D．we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in Beijing

8 . Spring is just around the corner and it’s a time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Here is a selection of festivals around the country that are a great excuse to get back in the spring sunshine.

Dana Point Festival of the Whales

Dana Point, California

March 7 to 8 and 14 to 15,2010

Each year, over two sunny weekends in March the town of Dana Point, California celebrates the return of migratory California Gray whales to this part of the Pacific Ocean. Festivities include whale-watching, an arts festival and educational hands-on activities for the entire family. Prices start at $ 29 per adult and $ 19 for children. For more information, visit www.dpfestivalofwhales.com.

Chandler Ostrich Festival

Chandler, Arizona

March 13 to 15, 2010

Chandler is the center of Ostrich(舵鸟) ranching in the U.S. You can see jockeys ride these feathered around the ostrich track at Tubleweed Park. General admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for children aged five to 12 and kids four and under are free. For more information visit www.ostrichfestival.com.

Festival of Houses and Gardens

Charleston, South Carolina

March 19 to April 18, 2010

The Historic Charleston Foundation gives curious travelers the opportunity to explore gardens of some of the finest private residences in America. Each three hour tour (afternoons from 2 to 5pm and evenings from 6 to 9 pm) lets you visit eight to ten properties dating from the American colonial period. Prices range from $25 to $45. For more information, visit www.historiccharleston.org.

Tulip Time Festival

Holland, Michigan

May 1 to 9, 2010

You don’t need to travel to the Netherlands this spring to see and smell some of the world’s finest tulips(郁金香). The town of Holland is home to millions of colorful bulbs. The 81stannual Tulip Time Festival, one of the largest flower festivals in America will kick off with fireworks on May 1. Admission fee ranges from $6 for the children’s area to $38 for theatre tickets. Tickets and more information are available at www.tuliptime.com.

1. A couple with their 4-year-old son will go whale-watching, they have to pay        .

A．$77

B．$ 58

C．$ 38

D．$ 48

2. The underlined word “jockeys” in the second ad is closest in meaning to        .

A．judges

B．riders

C．children

D．travelers

3. If you want to learn about the history of American colonial period, you can visit         .

A．Tulip Time	B．Houses and Gardens
C．Dana Point of the whales	D．Chandler Ostrich

4. It can be concluded that       .

A．All the festivals are held in March.

B．All the Festivals are concerned with animals

C．All the Festivals are held in the U.S.A.

D．All the Festivals surely interest children.

9 . ISC (HS) Reference No. S006864 New South Wales

Student Date of Birth: 19/08/1988                    Department of Education and Training

International Students Centre

Hong Xue                                                              827-839 George Street PO Box 707

60 Waratah Street                                                            Broadway NSW 21007

Croydon Park NSW 2133                                      Phone: (612) 9217 4801 1300 302 456

Fax: (612) 9212 6721

http://www.tafensw.edu.au/international/

WARNING   LETTER

Dear Hong Xue,

As you are aware, your student visa regulations set out a number of conditions applying to your visa. It has come to our attention that you are failing to meet the following conditions: You must maintain accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements that have been approved by your education provider if you:

●have not turned 18; and

●are not staying in Australia with:

--a parent

--a custodian(监护人); or

--a relative who has been nominated(指定)by your parent or a custodian, is aged at least 21 and is of good character.

Note: You must not change those arrangements without the written approval of your education provider.

You must obey the following rules:

1. During term time you must:

a) remain in your homestay during the school term;

b) come home every night; and

c) inform your guardian at all times of your whereabouts.

2. On weekends you must:

a) have your guardian's permission to stay with friends; and

b) inform your guardian of the name, address and phone numbers of people you are visiting.

3. You must return your guardian's telephone calls.

This will be your only warning. If you continue to breach(违反)your student visa regulations we will report you to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs. Such action may lead to the cancellation(取消)of your student visa. Please contact me on (612) 9217 4801 or fax (612) 9212 6721 if you have questions about your enrolment.

Yours sincerely

Tracey Carlon

Student Advisor

International Students Centre

NSW Department of Education and Training

1. What's the purpose of writing this letter?

A．To remind the recipient (收信人) of the conditions for applying for a student visa.

B．To warn the recipient not to do anything against his student visa regulations again.

C．To tell the recipient how to contact his student advisor.

D．To inform the recipient of the student visa regulations.

2. What can be learned about the recipient from this letter?

A．He is under 18 and studies in Australia with his parents.

B．He is required to come home every night according to the rules.

C．He can stay with his friends on weekends if permitted.

D．His student Visa has been cancelled.

3. To which address should the recipient reply if he feels like answering the letter?

A．Hong Xue at 60 Waratah Street, Croydon Park NSW 2133.

B．Tracey Carlon at the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs.

C．Hong Xue at NSW Department of Education and Training.

D．Tracey Carlon at 827-839 George Street, PO Box 707, Broadway NSW 21007.

10 .
1. The best title of the 3rd advertisement would be _______.

A．Training at Home	B．Learning at Home
C．Recording Work	D．Working at Home

2. According to the information above,if your child has hearing problems,you can turn to _______.

A．At-Home Profession Crop

B．Globe Insurance Company

C．Bradford Publications

D．American Inventors Corp

3. From the advertisements above,we can learn that _______.

A．Globe Insurance Company has a history of 51 years

B．as a medical transcriptionist,you may earn $25 000 a month

C．Bradford Publications offers a treatment to hearing impaired parents

D．you can visit www.aic.com when you invent a new model of hearing aid