1 . SAVE THE FROGS! Art Contest Time
The 2016 SAVE THE FROGS! Art Contest will run from April 1st through October 1st , 2016. Best of luck!
Introduction
The SAVE THE GROGS! Art Contest invites you to create your coolest frog artwork. The contest will call on people to pay more attention to the amphibian extinction(两栖动物灭绝)problem by getting people interested and to take part in it, and the artworks will be used on T-shirts, coffee cups, hats, cards and books to both publicize(宣传)our cause and raise money for SAVE THE FROGS! amphibian protection efforts. Between 2009 and 2015 we received more than 12 thousand pieces of frog artworks from 70 countries. We look forward to receiving your creation!
Who can enter?
Anybody! It is free to enter the contest, though we suggest all artworks include a few dollars to assist our frog-saving efforts!
Prizes     The 1st Prize Winner will:
(1) Receive $100.     (2)Receive a one-year SAVE THE FROGS! membership.
The 2nd and 3rd Place Artists will:   Each receives a one-year SAVE THE FROGS! Membership.
Contest Rules
(1)The submitted(提交的)artwork must be your original creation!
(2)Your artwork should not be larger than 8.5”x11”（22cmX28cm）in size.
(3)You may submit up to three artworks
(4)All artworks must refer to SAVE THE FROGS! by including either the phrase “SAVE THE FROGS!” or “savethefrogs.com”,   or both.
Please note that both “SAVE THE FROGS!” and “savethefrogs.com” are PLURAL, meaning the letter. “S” must appear at the end of the word “FROGS”.
Submissions
If your artwork was digitally(数码地) created, you should email your artwork to art @ savethefrogs.com
If your artwork is on paper or any other non-digital type, then mail your artwork to :
SAVE THE FORGS! Art Contest
P. O. Box 78758   Los Angeles, CA 90016 USA
1. What do you know about the contest?

A．It runs for seven months in 2016.

B．It aims to help protect amphibians.

C．It will publicize the artworks on TV.

D．It has been held as a national event.

2. What should be noticed to take part in the contest?

A．The smaller your artwork is the better.

B．The more artworks you submit, the better.

C．Do not miss the message “SAVE THE FORGS!”.

D．Do not copy others’ ideas or creations.

3. Which of the following statements is true?

A．Submissions of artworks are based on types of creation.

B．Artworks are either digital pictures or drawings on paper.

C．Artworks will be given back after the contest.

D．The organization is in New York.

2 . If you are heading for Paris this year, be sure to include at least one of these shopping malls in your schedule.
Au Printemps
Tel: 01133014282
Located near the Paris Opera, this huge store is well-known for household goods as well as its fashion. The store also offers many services to overseas visitors, including shipping, translation and a personal shopping service. Au Printemps, whose name means springtime, hosts several free fashion shows each week. The store’s beauty department has one of the world’s largest selections of perfumes（香水）.
Galeries Lafayette
Tel: 01133014283
The Galeries Lafayette was built in 1906. It is as much fun to look at as it is to shop in this 10-storey shopping palace. In fact, the flagship store is the second most visited attraction in Paris, after the Louvre Museum. This shopping palace specializes in women’s clothing. Make sure to take in the view from the tea shop on the top floor; it’s well worth the visit.
Le Bon Marche
Tel: 01133014439
This stylish Left Bank department store was Paris’ first such store. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, Le Bon Marche is particularly known for its food hall, its wedding shops and its selection of modern clothes.
La Forum des Halles
Tel: 01133014476
This modern, underground shopping center was built in 1979. La Forum des Halles, the three-storey-tall shopping center offers everything from souvenirs to haute couture（高级女子时装）to entertainment, such as first-run movies and street performers. The shopping center is attached to the busy La Halle-Chatelet metro station and can be easily reached from all over Paris.
1. Which of the following places attracts the most visitors according to the passage?

A．Au Printemps.	B．The Paris Opera.
C．La Forum des Halles.	D．The Louvre Museum.

2. Which of the stores pays its special attention to women’s dressing?

A．Le Bon Marche.

B．Galeries Lafayette.

C．La Forum des Halles.

D．Au Printemps.

3. We can learn from the passage that ___________________.

A．La Forum des Halles is next to the metro station

B．Au Printemps is famous for its food hall

C．the clothes in Le Bon Marche are usually very cheap

D．the tea shop that is worth visiting is on the ninth floor of Galeries Lafayette

3 . Cars!!! Holidays! Thousands of prizes! Hurry! Free with every packet of splash! Your personal lucky number! Will be among the 500,000 winners! Use splash for the softest…quickest… whitest wash! Don’t delay… buy a packet today!
1. Those who bought a packet of splash________.

A．are sure to win a prize.

B．are sure to be among the 500,000 winners.

C．could get $500,000.

D．could get the personal lucky number.

2. Splash is________.

A．a certain kind of material used for washing in high quality.

B．something like a machine used to wash clothes.

C．the softest, quickest, and whitest car to drive.

D．one of thousands of prizes for players to win.

3. Which of the following diagrams(图解) shows the correct relation?
●：prize          ：personal lucky number            ★：splash            ■：cars

A．■→→★→●	B．★→→●→■
C．●→★→■→	D．■→★→→●

4. If you want to get prize,________.

A．don’t delay joining us in playing.

B．you should buy 500,000 packets of splash.

C．please buy a packet of splash.

D．please drive a car as quickly as possible.

4 . With online courses, anyone can acquire knowledge in any field of interest for free. All you need is a computer, laptop or Smart phone, internet connection and a self-made schedule. You can even get a certificate on completing the course.

Udemy Its goal is to promote the world of education by enabling anyone to learn online. It seeks to dramatically change education by inviting millions of experts worldwide to teach and share what they know. Whether you want to learn excel, business, academics, the arts, health, music or technology, there is a comprehensive course for you. See more at https://udemy.com

iTunes U If you’re a student who uses Apple devices, you will be happy to know that you have access to iTunes U, which gives you access to different educational courses from all leading universities for free! Did you dream of studying at MIT, Oxford, Yale, or Cambridge? This is your chance to learn various subjects from the best colleges and universities in the world. Learn more at https://iTunesU.com

Skillfeed If you are looking to learning a new skill, or improving on your skills in Photoshop, or HTML, it offers unlimited access to high-quality video courses from a worldwide community of instructors. You have a month’s free trial, after which you will pay a monthly fee to gain unlimited access to all courses. See more at https://skillfeed.com

Academic Earth It has linked to over 750 online courses and 8,500 individual online lectures, giving students of all ages access to college courses they may otherwise never experience. Whether learning existing coursework, or learning for the sake of learning, anyone has the freedom to learn at their own pace from world-famous experts, without being charged more. Learn more at http://academicearth.com

UC Berkeley It offers courses in bio-engineering, Japanese, legal studies and public health. Since they are recordings of actual lectures, they lack lecture notes and extra materials. However, each course has audio recordings of lectures via iTunes or video recordings of lectures via YouTube. Learn more at https://ucberkeley.com

1. Learners who choose Skillfeed need to ________.

A．equip themselves with the ability to use the computer

B．pay some fee if they want to continue after a month

C．have some knowledge of the design of website

D．learn to upload their own high-quality video

2. We can learn from the passage that Academic Earth ________.

A．charges learners nothing for any course

B．has many lectures given by 8,500 lecturers

C．provides college courses mainly to young men

D．offers college courses at the learners’ convenience

3. If you want to improve your skill of Japanese language, you can visit ________.

A．https://skillfeed.com

B．https://ucberkeley.com

C．https://udemy.com

D．https://iTunesU.com

5 .

HIGHFIELD COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL SCHOOL REPORT Form Teacher: ____ Pupil’s Name: Simon Watkins Term: ______ Form: ____ Subject Exam Class work Comments English 59 61 Simon has reached a satisfactory standard but now needs to apply himself with more determination. Mathematics 77 85 Sound work and progress throughout the year. Well done! History 46 53 A disappointing exam result. He is unable to give attention to this subject for long. Chemistry 78 85 His obvious ability in the subject was not fully reflected in his exam work, but I have high hopes for him nevertheless. Physics 86 94 An excellent term’s performance. He goes from strength to strength. A born scientist, I feel. Biology 57 60 This time next year he will be taking the “0” exam. He needs to concentrate on the work, not on class conversation. French 41 46 Clearly he didn’t bother to revise. His general attitude is far too casual. Physical Education / 31 Weak. It’s time he exercised his body more and his voice less. He should try to work with a team. FORM TEACHER’S REMARKS HEADMASTER Basically satisfactory work and progress I shall be keeping an eye on his though he will now have realized, I hope, that progress in his weaker subjects in certain subject areas he needs to make speedy though his success in the sciences is improvement. most pleasing.

1. Based on the school report, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Simon didn’t bother his teacher to revise French.

B．Simon is able to pay attention to history for long

C．Simon is a determined learner in English.

D．Basically, Simon did a good job in science

2. According to the comments of the Physical Education teacher, Simon_______.

A．likes to work with his classmates

B．is too talkative in the class

C．doesn’t exercise his body at the right time

D．becomes weak because he doesn’t exercise at all

3. Which of the following statements best describes Simon?

A．He needs to improve his attitude to certain subjects

B．His potential has been fully reflected in science classes.

C．His grade in maths makes him a born scientist.

D．He has made great progress in language classes

6 . Health & Social Care Teacher
Our client, an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in Ealing, West London, is currently seeking a teacher for Health & Social Care. The position will be a full-time post until July 2014. We require an energetic teacher to develop the learning potential of students. We are seeking someone with excellent subject knowledge who can combine academic strictness and achievement with enjoyment of teaching Health & Social Care.
Receptionist Administration
Full Time
A receptionist is required from 1^st June 2014 at Dartford Science & Technology College. The position is only from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Friday, with an hour’s break for lunch every day. The successful applicant must have a good telephone manner, good interpersonal skills and proficient IT skills.
Cleaner
Part Time, Term Time
We are seeking to appoint a hardworking person to join our cleaning team. Previous experience would be an advantage but it is not essential. 10 hours per week are required during term time and the extra 3 weeks are added in the summer holidays or as directed by the Business Manager to ensure the needs of the school are met.
Closing date: 12^th May 2014, 12 noon. Please return the completed application forms to the school.
Science Technician
Term time plus 10 days, 37 hours per week
We are looking for a technician to provide a technical support service for science teaching staff. Applications are to be received no later than midnight on 10thJune 2014.
If you are keen to work, visit our website via the button below.
1. A school in Ealing, West London is looking for _________.

A．a full-time science teacher

B．a teacher with the ability to get along with people

C．a technician who can provide a technical support service

D．a teacher with excellent knowledge about Health & Social Care

2. The receptionist to be employed will work ______________.

A．10 hours a week	B．34.5 hour a week
C．39.5 hours a week	D．37 hours a week

3. To work as a cleaner, you must___________.

A．work full-time

B．have previous working experience

C．work the whole summer holidays

D．hand in the application form before 12 noon on May 12th 2014

4. The text is most likely to appear _________.

A．in a novel	B．in a magazine
C．on the Internet	D．in a newspaper

7 .

Because of his family’s Jewish background, they are sent to live in the concentration camps(集中营). Scared and alone, Joshua one day makes frinds with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.	In his More Things in Heaven, Bill Bosworth presents the highlights of his 83 years of life, including his trips to India and the study of the writings of several great spiritual leaders. More things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based on their own experience.
It is an easy-to-read collection of poems originally written to encourage in faith and to be a cure for chronic depression(长期抑郁)…cure to strengthen identity and purpose.
	Were humans created, or did they evolve? How old is the Earth? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated. In Creation or Evolution, Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the structure of empirical(实证的) science.
Seeking the Edge provides the tools and techniques to find that edge in one’s life. －driving readers to achieve success whether in your current job, finding a new job, in education, family,or even hobbies.

1. Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?

A．Bill Bosworth.	B．Michelle O. Donovan.
C．Dr. Joseph I. Rose.	D．Gloria Coykendall.

2. The ISBN for the book of poems is ________.

A．9781462031795	B．9781412027854
C．9780595433582	D．978 1462058679

3. What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?

A．Those who are searching for the meaning of life.

B．Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.

C．Those who study the art of writing.

D．Those who like traveling abroad.

4. Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?

A．Seeking the Edge.

B．Creation or Evolution.

C．Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem.

D．More Things in Heaven.

8 . During the teenage years, hormonal (荷尔蒙的) changes lead to physical changes like rapid muscle growth, burst in height, and weight gain in both boys and girls. ________________________________________________________________________________________.
Average Height and Weight Charts for Teens
Faster growth in kids usually can be noticed at age 8. Genetic factors also determine the physical growth of a child. So, it is perfectly normal for two kids of the same age to have different weights and heights. The following figures should be used as guidelines only.

	For Boys		For Girls
Age	Height	Weight	Height	Weight
in Years	in Inches	in Pounds	in Inches	in Pounds
12-13	58-62	85-100	60-63	95-105
14-15	63-66	105-125	63-64	105-115
16-17	67-70	130-150	64	115-120
18-20	68-70	150-160	64	125-130

Ideal Body Fat Percentage
Fit men have 14% - 17% body fat.
Fit women have 21% -24% body fat.
Male athletes have 6% -13% body fat.
Female athletes have 14% - 20% body fat.
The ideal body fat percentage varies mainly according to age, sex and the physical activity of the individual. But it is a fat. So, it can be observed that other than the above mentioned factors, genetic factors also influence the body-fat rct that some female athletes have body fat as low as 10 % and some male athletes had lower than 4% body faatio.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
You may use the following formula to calculate your BMI:
As per SI Units (国际单位) : BMI =" mass" (kg)/[height (meters) ]²
Imperial (英制的) Units 1: BMI =" mass" (Ib. ) x703/[ height (in. ) ]²
Imperial Units 2: BMI =" mass" (Ib. ) x 4. 88/[ height (ft) ]²
Following conclusions can be derived from (得到) calculating the BMI:

BMI Calculated	Conclusion
BMI 18.5~25	Normal or ideal weight
BMI > 25	Overweight
BMI < 18. 5	Underweight
BMI < 17. 5	Extremely underweight
BMI =" 30" or BMI > 30	Obese(病态肥胖的)
BMI =" 40" or BMI > 40	Extremely obese

1. According to the Average Height and Weight Charts for Teens, ____.

A．girls keep on growing taller during the teenage years

B．girls grow faster at the end of teenager years than boys

C．girls grow faster at the beginning of teenager years than boys

D．boys' average weight is always heavier than girls' during the teenage years

2. Which of the following statements about ideal body fat percentage is RIGHT?

A．Fit men have higher body fat percentage than fit women.

B．Male athletes have higher body fat percentage than fit men.

C．Female athletes have lower body fat percentage than male athletes.

D．Male athletes have much lower body fat percentage than female athletes.

3. After calculating the BMI, you can reach the conclusion whether ____.

A．your weight is normal

B．your hormone level is normal

C．your height is right for your age

D．your body fat percentage is ideal

4. If a boy is 1. 5 meters in height and weighs 68 kilograms, then he is ____.

A．normal	B．obese
C．extremely obese	D．Underweight

9 . During the teenage years, hormonal (荷尔蒙的) changes lead to physical changes like rapid muscle growth, burst in height, and weight gain in both boys and girls. ________________________________________________________________________________________.
Average Height and Weight Charts for Teens
Faster growth in kids usually can be noticed at age 8. Genetic factors also determine the physical growth of a child. So, it is perfectly normal for two kids of the same age to have different weights and heights. The following figures should be used as guidelines only.

	For Boys		For Girls
Age	Height	Weight	Height	Weight
in Years	in Inches	in Pounds	in Inches	in Pounds
12-13	58-62	85-100	60-63	95-105
14-15	63-66	105-125	63-64	105-115
16-17	67-70	130-150	64	115-120
18-20	68-70	150-160	64	125-130

Ideal Body Fat Percentage
Fit men have 14% - 17% body fat.
Fit women have 21% -24% body fat.
Male athletes have 6% -13% body fat.
Female athletes have 14% - 20% body fat.
The ideal body fat percentage varies mainly according to age, sex and the physical             activity of the individual. But it is a fact that some female athletes have body fat as low as             10 % and some male athletes had lower than 4% body fat. So, it can be observed that other than the above mentioned factors, genetic factors also influence the body-fat ratio.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
You may use the following formula to calculate your BMI:
As per SI Units (国际单位) : BMI =" mass" (kg)/[height (meters) ]²
Imperial (英制的) Units 1: BMI =" mass" (Ib. ) x703/[ height (in. ) ]²
Imperial Units 2: BMI =" mass" (Ib. ) x 4. 88/[ height (ft) ]²
Following conclusions can be derived from (得到) calculating the BMI:

BMI Calculated	Conclusion
BMI 18.5~25	Normal or ideal weight
BMI > 25	Overweight
BMI < 18. 5	Underweight
BMI < 17. 5	Extremely underweight
BMI =" 30" or BMI > 30	Obese(病态肥胖的)
BMI =" 40" or BMI > 40	Extremely obese

1. According to the Average Height and Weight Charts for Teens, ____.

A．girls keep on growing taller during the teenage years

B．girls grow faster at the end of teenager years than boys

C．girls grow faster at the beginning of teenager years than boys

D．boys' average weight is always heavier than girls' during the teenage years

2. Which of the following statements about ideal body fat percentage is RIGHT?

A．Fit men have higher body fat percentage than fit women.

B．Male athletes have higher body fat percentage than fit men.

C．Female athletes have lower body fat percentage than male athletes.

D．Male athletes have much lower body fat percentage than female athletes.

3. After calculating the BMI, you can reach the conclusion whether ____.

A．your weight is normal

B．your hormone level is normal

C．your height is right for your age

D．your body fat percentage is ideal

4. If a boy is 1. 5 meters in height and weighs 68 kilograms, then he is ____.

A．normal	B．obese
C．extremely obese	D．underweight

10 . Guide to Stockholm University Library
Our library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment.
Zones
The library is divided into different zones. The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading, and places where you can sit and work with your own computer. The reading places consist mostly of tables and chairs. The ground floor is the zone where you can talk. Here you can find sofas and armchairs for group work.
Computers
You can use your own computer to connect to the wi-fi specially prepared for notebook computers, you can also use library computers, which contain the most commonly used applications, such as Microsoft Office. They are situated in the area known as the Experimental Field on the ground floor.
Group-study places
If you want to discuss freely without disturbing others, you can book a study room or sit at a table on the ground floor. Some study rooms are for 2-3 people and others can hold up to 6-8 people. All rooms are marked on the library maps.
There are 40 group-study rooms that must be booked via the website. To book, you need an active University account and a valid University card. You can use a room three hours per day, nine hours at most per week.
Storage of Study Material
The library has lockers for students to store course literature. When you have obtained at least 40 credits(学分), you may rent a locker and pay 400 SEK for a year’s rental period.
Rules to be Followed
Mobile phone conversations are not permitted anywhere in the library. Keep your phone on silent as if you were in a lecture and exit the library if you need to receive calls.
Please note that food and fruit are forbidden in the library, but you are allowed to have drinks and sweets with you.
1. The library’s upper floor is mainly for students to______.

A．get their computers fixed

B．have group discussions

C．take comfortable seats

D．read in a quiet place

2. Library computers on the ground floor ______.

A．contain software necessary for schoolwork

B．are for those who want to access the wi-fi

C．help students with their field experiments

D．are mostly used for filling out application forms

3. What condition should be met to book a group-study room?

A．Group must consist of 8 people.

B．Three-hour use per day is the minimum.

C．One should have an active University account.

D．Applicants must mark the room on the map.

4. A student can rent a locker in the library if he ______.

A．attends certain course

B．has earned the required credits

C．has nowhere to put his books

D．can afford the rental fee

5. What should NOT be brought into the library?

A．Sandwiches.	B．Orange juice.
C．Candy.	D．Mobile phones.