1 . Join Us and Have Fun!

Four clubs have been set up to enrich our after-school life. You can choose any club you like. Join us and have fun!

Club	Time	Activities
Football Club	Thursday 4:00 p.m. ~ 5:30 p.m.	You’ll be trained to get some basic football skills. You’ll watch football matches and learn from them. You can also have some matches.
Painting Club	Friday 5:00 p.m. ~ 6:00 p.m.	You will learn painting skills, and you will have chances to make some paintings under the guidance of some famous artists in our city.
Photo Club	Saturday 9:00 a.m. ~10:00 a.m.	You can learn how to use a camera and take photos skillfully. In addition, editing photos is also a very important skill you will learn.
Science Club	Sunday 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m.	You can do scientific experiments, and there are also some interesting DIY activities waiting for you. The club also offers outdoor explorations.

1. How many clubs have been set up?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

2. When is the Football Club open?

A．On Thursday.

B．On Friday.

C．On Saturday.

D．On Sunday.

3. What time can you take part in the activities in the Painting Club?

A．From 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.	B．From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
C．From 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.	D．From 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.

4. In which club can you learn how to take photos?

A．Football Club.

B．Painting Club.

C．Photo Club.

D．Science Club.

5. What can you do in the Science Club?

A．Watch matches	B．Make some paintings.
C．Edit photos.	D．Do scientific experiments.

2 . Having served as the capital city of 13 dynasties, Xi’an is featured with and is proud of its ancient heritage. Follow us to start a journey and discover the best things to see and do in Xi’ an.

The Terracotta Warriors

The Terracotta Warriors is considered one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century. It was constructed to accompany the tomb of China’s first emperor as an afterlife guard.

Visit the Terracotta Army and learn how these life-size warriors were made. Pay a visit to a local workshop and try making a mini warrior yourself.

The Xi’an Ancient City Wall

The Xi’an Ancient City Wall is the largest and best preserved ancient city wall in China. The wall was built in the 14th century Ming Dynasty.

Riding a hike or taking a walk along the city wall is a good way to explore the history behind it. From the top, you can enjoy views of different areas of the city.

The Shaanxi History Museum

As one of the top 10 museums in China, the Shaanxi Provincial Museum has collections with a long history. The works range from large bronze products to exquisite (精致的) golden carvings.

Muslim Street

Muslim Street is lined up with various restaurants. You can try both traditional dishes and special snacks, such as Roujiamo and cold noodles. There are also many stalls (小摊点) selling barbecued meats, cakes, dried fruits or breads.

Let us tailor—make your Xi’an tour according to your interests and needs. You will experience the culture that comes alive in a vivid way.

1. Which place should you visit if you want to get hands-on experience?

A．The Terracotta Warriors.	B．The Xi’an Ancient City Wall.
C．The Shaanxi History Museum.	D．Muslim Street.

2. How old is the Xi ‘an Ancient City Wall?

A．About 100 years old.	B．About 2000 years old.
C．About 600 years old.	D．About 3000 years old.

3. Which section of a newspaper may this text be taken from?

A．Sport.

B．Tourism.

C．Education.

D．Health.

3 . Sunshine For All

The Beijing Sunshine Secondary School students are holding a charity show at the school hall of Beijing Sunshine Secondary School, Sunny Street, Sunshine Town.

Date：29 April

Time：7：30 p.m.-9：00 p.m.

We hope to raise money to help poor children go to school.

Ticket price：$20

Donations are welcome.

Programme：

7：30p.m. Introduction   7：40 p.m. Songs   8：00 p.m. Break

8：15p.m. Speech   8：30 p.m. Drama 9：00 p.m. End of the show

Project Hope is an organization that raises money to build schools and buy books or poor students. We would like to thank the following for their help and support：

The teachers at Beijing Sunshine Secondary School

The Star Shopping Mall for the costumes

Sunshine Advertisement Company for the posters

1. Where will the charity show be held?

A．In the classroom	B．In the meeting room.
C．In the shopping mall.	D．At the school hall.

2. Why does Hope Project raise money?

A．To build schools and buy books for the poor students.

B．To help poor children improve performance.

C．To buy books for the old.

D．To hold the charity show

3. What can you do at 8：00 p.m.?

A．Watch a drama.	B．Enjoy songs.
C．Have a rest.	D．Listen to a speech.

4 . Mouth Piece

Clear explanations, exercises and vocabulary games will help you review your Spanish or even learn the language from the beginning. Many pages are included, from "Irregular verbs" to"Cook in Spanish" to "Public speaking". There are useful links (链接) to other websites, providing historical and cultural information, including sites in Latin America.

Speak Up

This small but complete site can help language learners with the pronunciation of all the main sounds in German, with additional advice on spelling. This will be of use to students trying to teach themselves the language from the beginning, teachers preparing classes for beginners or parents looking for ways to encourage their children to develop basic language skills.

In the Air

This is a young person's online guide to the orchestra. It describes each instrument, with a recording of its different sounds, and gives a brief history of the instrument. It also explains how to make some interesting instruments at home using everyday objects.

Sights and Sounds

This is for anyone studying the Latin Language or who is interested in the ancient world. There are amazing facts about the rulers of ancient Rome, the words of popular songs, and maps of battles (战役).

In Touch

If you need to check on the facts, use this multilingual (多种语言的) site to get all kinds of information about Spanish music, art and literature, history and politics, as well as useful lists of sites for those travelling to Spain.

1. If you want to learn German, which is your best choice?

A．In Touch.

B．In the Air.

C．Speak Up.

D．Mouth Piece.

2. What information can you find out in Sights and Sounds?

A．A guide to Latin America.	B．The history of ancient Rome.
C．The development of the Internet.	D．An introduction to Spanish music.

3. What do the five websites have in common?

A．All are very educational.	B．All are for language learners.
C．All are connected with each other.	D．All are popular among young people.

5 . F the Art World competition

.Prize - The winner of each type will get the chance to display their artworks in a week-long exhibition in Chelsea, New York.

.Eligibility - Open to artists all over the world.

.Entry Fee(参赛费)-$24 for a maximum of 3 submitted(提交的)photos.

.Date of Exhibition - From 25th April to 2nd May.

F the Art World is an international art competition organized by www.ftheartworld.com which is quite unusual, compared to other competitions. The artworks are not judged on the basis of creativity and skill. Instead, they're judged by the depth of the subject matter. The subject this year is “A Competition About Change”, where artists can try and show how they'd like to change humanity in a good way.

Notes

*For this competition, there are three types for submissions, namely: street art, fine art, and digital art.

*Each type will have a winner as chosen by the organizers and all the winners will have the wonderful chance to exhibit their works at the Unarthodox Gallery in New York in a week-long exhibition.

*All the winners will also receive 100% of the sale price when any of their artworks are sold!

Winners will also be displayed on the website and the entrants' artworks will also be displayed in the opening ceremony(仪式)as well.

1. What is special about F the Art World Competition?

A．It is free to attend.	B．It lasts for over a week.
C．It is open to artists in New York.	D．It centers on the depth of the artworks.

2. What will the winners get?

A．Prize money.	B．A chance to visit an exhibition.
C．A written judgement of their artworks.	D．Money from the sale of their artworks.

3. Where will the entrants' artworks be shown?

A．In the street.	B．In the opening ceremony.
C．On the website.	D．At the market.

6 . Dining Room Table with China Cabinet

For Sale: Dining room table with six chairs and china cabinet (瓷器橱). $400.00 or Best Offer.

Web Id: MLV6567730

Huge Yard Sale

Huge Yard Sale!!Tuesday May 17th and Wednesday May 18th at 708 Woodside Lane.

Selling: Baby Girl / Boy Clothes 0-12 months $.25-$1; Toys $.10-$10; Boy’s shoes size 6-11, Girl’s shoes size 0-4, all $.25; Christmas Tree $5; Books, educational and fun from baby to preteen, all $.10. Women’s clothing, coats and lots more! There’s something here for everyone! Come check us out! Everything must go!

Web Id: MLV6567328

Cute Dog for a Good Home

This bundle of joy is being raised in my home and thus is learning all the good habits and has always been the best friend in my life. She’s too sweet to be called a dog. She’s just 13 weeks old but strong enough to be called a big girl. If interested in getting the bundle of joy, then please email to gmoore1902@blumail.org.

Web Id: MLV6566545

Sporting Goods For Sale

Elive Auctions(拍卖) is hosting a huge online auction Tuesday May 17, 2011 on our website, www.eliveauctions.com. We have lots of sporting goods for sale.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to get unbelievable deals! Bid (竞拍) online at www.eliveauctions.com! Only online bidding accepted.

Web Id: MLV6562988

1. To buy some table or chairs, you may want information about Web Id: ________.

A．MLV6562988	B．MLV6567328
C．MLV6567730	D．MLV6566545

2. How much does a pair of boy’s shoes size 10 cost in the Huge Yard Sale?

A．$1.

B．$.25.

C．$5.

D．$.10.

3. If you want to get a lovely dog, you can ________.

A．visit 708, Woodside Lane

B．visit www.eliveauctions.com

C．call 989-295-7158

D．email to gmoore1902@blumail.org

4. What can we know about the auction held by Elive Auctions?

A．Customers can bid in different ways.

B．The prices of goods are usually low.

C．The auction is held on May 18, 2011.

D．Goods for bidding are mainly about sports.

7 . Holiday Festival || Muckenthaler Cultural Center

Phone number (714) 738-6595

FREE ADMISSION

The Muckenthaler’s annual Holiday Festival features various activities, including live stage performances and a crafts fair. The event is best suitable for the family which provides free art workshops for kids, a children’s play area, and a special appearance by Santa Claus.

Boo at the L. A. Zoo || L. A. Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Phone number (323) 644­4200

From: Sunday, Oct 1, 10:00 a.m.

To: Tuesday, Oct 31,4:00 p.m.

Treat the imagination at Boo at the L. A. Zoo, where you’ll find Halloween adventure every day in October and special entertainment-including live performances, special animal feedings, pumpkin carving, and more-on Saturdays and Sundays. With trick­or­treating throughout the Zoo on October 28 and 29 only, costumes are encouraged! Free with paid admission or GLAZA membership.

Yume ConUSA 2017 || Foothill College

Phone number(650) 949-7777

It will be bigger and better than last year and we will have more activities to look forward to! This year, Yume ConUSA will be having winter theme! Please do spread out the word of this event to your friends and family to make this event a success! We are sorry that we can only do pre-order ticket for Foothill College students.

Circle V|| The Regent

Phone number (323) 284-5727

It's a music and food event that celebrates animal's rights. Mercy For Animals and Spaceland Presents are pleased to announce the 2nd annual Circle V, taking place on Saturday, November 18th at The Regent Theater in Downtown Los Angeles Circle V will feature a diverse lineup of genres with performances by Raury, Reggie Watts, Dreamcar, Waka Flocka Flame and, returning to the stage for the second time, Moby.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW ;bit ly/CireleVRegent

1. Where can you go to attend a family-friendly event?

A．Muckenthaler Cultural Center	B．L. A. Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
C．Foothill College.	D．The Regent.

2. What is special about Boo at the L. A. Zoo?

A．It needs booking in advance	B．It is u family-themed festival.
C．It has more activities on weekends.	D．It’s free to all visitors.

3. Which number can you dial if attending a celebration on animal’s rights?

A．(714)738-6595.	B．(323)644-4200.
C．(650)949-7777.	D．(323)284-5727.

8 . With the development of modern technology, robots are going into many fields of human beings. They can be instructed to carry different tasks and finish them well.

Robot Alexander	Robot Joanna
2.32 meters tall with a handsome face, designed in China. Price: $9,900 per robot. He helps to build cars and does simple jobs over and over again. Fewer people will do such boring jobs, but Alexander will never get bored.	A middle-aged lady who is 1.67 meters in height, designed in India. Price: $10,100 per robot. Joanna is easy-going and acts like a lovely housewife. She does a lot of housework, such as cooking, washing and keeping the house clean and tidy.
Robot Susan	Robot Charles
Only 1.10 meters in height, a pretty girl coming from France. She can sing many songs and dance to music. If you're tired from study or work, Susan will tell you funny stories and keep you laughing a lot. Price:$13,700 per robot.	A snake-shaped robot, designed in Australia, less than 1 meter long. Price: $9,760 per robot. If buildings fall down with people inside, Robot Charles can help to look for people under the ruins.

1. Robot Joanna, a lovely and easy-going housewife is ________.

A．only 1.10 meters in height	B．2.32 meters tall
C．less than 1 meter long	D．1.67 meters in height

2. What can Robot Susan do to help you relaxed after a whole day's work？

A．Play with snakes.	B．Tell you a funny story.
C．Cook delicious dishes.	D．Design a toy car.

3. If an earthquake happens, ________ will help to look for people under the fallen building.

A．Robot Alexander

B．Robot Joanna

C．Robot Susan

D．Robot Charles

9 . Where To Go On Spring Break, Based On Your Zodiac Sign (星座)

Spring break is just around the corner. It's time to get your travel plans in order. Here is a simple guide that tells you exactly where to go on spring break this year, all based on your zodiac sign.

Pisces, You Love To Be By The Water

Go to Pisces—the water! You can simply sit, relax, and enjoy the salty air and some delicious Mediterranean food. Elafonisos, an island off the coast of Greece with unbelievable beaches, is your ideal destination. The population is small, but it gets very crowded during the summer months, so spring is your best opportunity to take it all in.

Taurus, Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico Will Be Your Jam

Yes, Truth or Consequences is the real name of this ridiculously affordable spa town.

Indulge in your love of all things luxury by simply spending a few days being pampered. Rooms at Blackstone Hot Springs begin at a very reasonable $ 85 a night. That's relaxing in and of itself.

Gemini, Nairobi Literally Has It All

Gemini, when it comes to planning a trip, you often have a difficult time choosing between a city and some wildlife. Well, if you head to capital city Nairobi, Kenya, you won't have to decide. Along with a rich nightlife, you can head to Nairobi National Park, a breeding ground for black rhinos that also happens to be known as Africa's safari capital.

Plan Your Way To Paris, Virgo

You run a tight ship, Virgo, but the gorgeous city of Paris will have enough history and art to keep you walking and shopping until your heart's content. Sit back and delight in the delectable cuisine for which “the city of lights” is known.

Enjoy your trips, my friends!

1. Why is spring the best time to visit Elafonisos?

A．It is warm then.	B．It is the least crowded then.
C．There are spots for relaxation then.	D．There aren't too many visitors then.

2. What can visitors enjoy at Taurus?

A．Spa in the springs.	B．The view of wildlife.
C．Fresh air on the beach.	D．Delicious Mediterranean food.

3. What makes Nairobi special?

A．A city with enough history and art.	B．An ideal destination for spring trips.
C．The mixture of city life and wildlife.	D．The popularity as “the city of lights”.

10 . Best Family Vacations in Canada

When looking for the ideal destination for your next family vacation abroad, consider Canada for its wide range of multi-generational entertainment. Use this list to plan your next trip north, and vote below for your first-choice destination before you head out.

Niagara Falls	The maid of the mist boat tour may leave you fully wet, but it won’t wet your spirit on your trip. When you’re not admiring the falls, enjoy the blossoms at the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens. Or, visit the Aquarium (水族馆) of Niagara, which has more than1,500 species of aquatic animals.
Prince Edward Island	The background for the “Anne of Green Gables” stories, Prince Edward Island offers a variety of outdoor experiences—from sandy beaches to water sports like kayaking to exploring one of eight lighthouses. Plus, PEI is a quick flight from almost anywhere on the east coast.
Whistler	Kids will love hitting the slopes (斜坡) on Whistler and Blackcomb mountains nearby Vancouver. Whistler also features educational activities, such as the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, for families who want to gain some learning while on vacation.
Vancouver	You’ll find most of Vancouver’s kid-centered attractions in Granville Island and Stanley Park. The nearly 1,000-acre park has the Vancouver Aquarium, plus four playgrounds, and a mini-train. For a more exciting rush, walk across the 450-foot-long Capilano Suspension Bridge.

1. How may a visitor feel during the boat tour at Niagara Falls?

A．Disappointed.

B．Excited.

C．Scared.

D．Surprised.

2. Which destination may a water sports lover choose?

A．Niagara Falls.

B．Prince Edward Island.

C．Whistler.

D．Vancouver.

3. What do Whistler and Vancouver have in common?

A．They are famous for bridges.

B．People can visit cultural centres.

C．Aquariums are the main attraction.

D．They have attractions for children.