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Since my son is getting ready for first grade, I asked a friend where she shops for school supplies.For price and convenience, she had a quick answer: schoolpak.com.Parents can buy items or packaged equipment for all grades.The Generic Elementary School-pak for first through fifth graders, for example, is $23.28.(Teachers can also e-mail their grade’s or school’s whole list for a price on customized kits(销售包).Shipping(运送)is free for 75 or more kits)
Teachers thinks highly of educational warehouse.com for its learning tools and games—everything from puzzles and puppets to software and chalks.Classroomdirect.com has great prices on over 10.000 products and a special corner offering even deeper discounts.
Pick your lunch box
The second-most-difficult back-to-school decision, right after what to wear on the first day, is what kind of lunch box to buy.Jonas Brothers or Hannah Montana? Ariel or Elmo? Your kids can examine their (and your) lunch boxes at platesplus4kids.com and lunchboxes.com.
Trade in sports tools
My garage is a tangle(混乱) of bikes and balls, sticks and clubs, so I was excited to find play it again sports.com --- a company that helps you sell quality, name-brand sporting equipment.You’ll have to visit one of its 320 stores, located in 46 states and the District of Columbia.
3 sites for saving
Feed the pig.org
Think about the savings if your kids (and you) stopped buying lunch out every day and brown-bagged(自带午餐)it.
Good shop.com
Support your favorite school by shopping at more than 1,000 participating shops.Up to 30 percent of every purchase is donated.And you’ll find hundreds of deals and coupons(优惠券).
Tax admin.org
Click on 2009 State Sales Tax Holidays to see if your state has a tax-free shopping day.Check what’s included before going to the store.
小题1:The passage is mainly aimed at__________.
A.parentsB.teachersC.studentsD.businessmen
小题2:If you want to sell the bikes your children don’t use, you can go to ____________.
A.educationalwarehouse.comB.playitagainsports.com
C.Feedthepig.orgD.Taxadmin.org
小题3:What does the writer think of picking a lunch box?
A.It is very easyB.It is rather hard
C.It proves interestingD.It seems special
小题4:What can be filled in the blank in the first item?
A.Teachers are much wiserB.Puzzles and puppets
C.Shops where teachers shopD.Develop your brains

答案

小题1:A
小题1:B
小题1:B
小题1:C
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小题1:推理题:从文章的句子:Think about the savings if your kids (and you) stopped buying lunch out every day and brown-bagged(自带午餐)it.可知选A
小题1:从文章的句子:My garage is a tangle(混乱) of bikes and balls, sticks and clubs, so I was excited to find play it again sports.com 可知答案是B
小题1:细节题:从文章的句子:The second-most-difficult back-to-school decision, right after what to wear on the first day, is what kind of lunch box to buy.可知答案是B
小题1:从这段的句子:Teachers thinks highly of educational warehouse.com for its learning tools and games—everything from puzzles and puppets to software and chalks.可知这是老师购物的商店,答案是C
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Part-time Front Desk Position
Kirchoff.Inc, a book development company, is looking for a part-time front desk office worker. This position is perfect for a person who is cheerful, dependable, and pleasant to work with. Also, you should be able to welcome guests, redirect phone call, and take messages. More importantly, you can stay cool under pressure. You are expected to work 5:00--6:00 pm weekdays. You need to fill in some forms if you are interested.
Forms can be collected at
Kirchoff.Inc
866 United Nations Plaza, #525
New York, NY 10037
 
               Important Points to Remember When Swimming
·Wait at least an hour after meals.
·Follow the advice of lifeguards.
·Don’t dive into unknown waters. Always swim in line with the shore.
·Find out at the seaside when and where it is safe to swim.
·Don’t use floating toys on the water. Wind can easily sweep them out to sea.
·Get out of the water if you feel tired or cold. Cold can kill even strong swimmers.
Help Telephone:212-543-5902
Atlantic City Beach Office
 
Arrive on time.
Introduce yourself in a polite manner.
Read company materials while you wait.
Have a firm handshake.
Listen.
Use body language to show interest.
Smile and nod to the interviewers.
Ask about the next thing you should do.
Thank the interviewer.
Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to.
For more information, please visit jobweb.com
368 Cooper Square, New York.
小题1:If you want to work in an office, where can you get the forms to fill in?
A.jobweb.com
B.Atlantic City Beach Office.
C.368 Cooper Square, New York, NY
D.866 United, New York, NY 10017.
小题2: What does a person need most to be the one-hour weekday job?
A.He should be cheerful, dependable, and easy-going.
B.He has to work from Monday to Friday.
C.He can remain calm in a difficult situation.
D.He can welcome guests and deal with phone calls.
小题3:According to the above information, what is the right thing to do when you swim?
A.To keep close to the beach.B.To dive into unknown waters.
C.To use floating toys on the water.D.To swim soon after lunch.
小题4:The best title for the last piece of information would be_________.
A.Tips on Showing Interest in a JobB.Steps to a Successful Interview
C.Advice on Introducing Yourself PolitelyD.Rules of Body Language in an Interview

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Six Hours Free Parking

If you spend $ 100 or more in our stores you will receive six hours of free parking. When you have spent$100 or more , just take this coupon(赠券) and your receipts to the customer service desk on level 4.They will stamp you parking ticket to allow 6 hours of free parking.
Win a$1000 CD Collection
Win your choice of$1000 worth of CDs from JB Music Store.Just buy any two CDs and your name will go into the competition .Select your own prize from our wide variety of rock , pop , jazz , and classical music.Competition ends November 14 .Prize drawn on November 21.Check store for more information
Buy One , Get One Free
Buy one shirt or tie at Daniel’s Menswear , and get another shirt or tie of the same value free.Choose from any of our dress shirts and we will give you another one at no cost.Hurry ! Offer ends November 14.Offer limited to one per customer.
Free Soft Drink
Buy any meal for at least $6 at Mike’s Café, and receive a free soft drink.We serve the best fast food in the Shopping Centre.Come in and try our delicious meals and our excellent service.You won’t be disappointed! Free soft drink offer ends November 14.
小题1:Susan spent $ 8.5 eating with her friend Lily at Mike’s café. How much more should she spend if she wants to get free drinks for both of them?
A.$3.5.B.$ 6.C.$8.5.D.$12.
小题2:We learn from the ads that in Bayfield Shopping Centre        .
A.parking is freeB.drinks are free
C.there’re the latest moviesD.tickets are very expensive
小题3:Which ad may be the most attractive to parents?
A.Half-price Movie Tickets.B.Ten Percent Off.
C.Six Hours Free Parking.D.Buy One, Get One Free.
小题4:What kind of person would probably go to Daniel’s Menswear?
A.John and his father who are going to a party.
B.David who likes reading travel guides.
C.Jackson who finds the cost of parking going up.
D.Lily who wants to meet her mother at he airport.

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Suppose you want to buy some new clothes or a new TV. Or maybe you need some work done on your car. How can you find the best price without shopping all over town? Ads can help you. Ads can show you lots of prices. And you don’t have to go anywhere to see them. Just open a newspaper or magazine, and you’ll find plenty of ads.
The following is an ad about TV sets for sale. Please read it and answer the questions below.

小题1: How many different kinds of TV sets does the store advertise( 打广告) here ?
A.Four.B.Three.C.Two.D.Five.
小题2: Which of the following statements is true according to the advertisement?
A.You can buy any kind on July 14th.
B.The service time is9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day except Monday.
C.The larger the screen is, the higher the price will be.
D.The lowest price is a little more than 300.
小题3:Which is NOT mentioned in the advertisement?
A.The deadline(最后期限) of all the TV set sales.
B.The post code of the area where the store is.
C.The address of the store.
D.The name of the store.
小题4:What can ads do for us according to the passage?
A.They can help us cut down the prices before shopping.
B.They can show us plenty of prices after shopping all over town.
C.They can help us learn about the quality of the advertised things.
D.They can help us find the best price without shopping everywhere.

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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.
Berry’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 bakery with a history of over a century 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 5:00am 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 of candies and boxed candies.
If you need an order, you should call ahead of time to see if they can meet your request.
小题1: Which of the following pies is the most expensive?
A.Peach pie. B.Banana pie. C.Apple pie. D.Berry pie.
小题2:If you want to order a birthday cake, you are advised to call______.
A.(574)533-5040B.(574)269-1231C.(260)894-3024D.(574)566-2917
小题3:Which of the following bakeries has the shortest history?
A.Crepes’ Quality Bakery
B.Betty’s Cake & Candy Shop
C.Olympia Candy Kitchen
D.Maple Lane Bakery
小题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

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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 travel and 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(鸵鸟) ranching (农牧场工作) in the USA.You can see jockeys ride these feathered beasts around the ostrich track at Tumbleweed Park.General admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for children aged 5 to 12 and kids 4 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 3-hour tour (afternoons from 2 to 5 pm and evenings from 6 to 9 pm) lets you visit 8 to 10 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 81st annual 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.
小题1:A couple with their 4-year-old son will go whale-watching, they have to pay _____.
A.$77 B.$58 C.$38D.$48
小题2:The underlined word “jockeys” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A.judgesB.ridersC.children D.travelers
小题3:If you want to learn about the history of American colonial period, you can visit      .
A.Tulip TimeB.Houses and Gardens
C.Dana Point of the whalesD.Chandler Ostrich
小题4:It can be concluded that        .
A.all the festivals are held in MarchB.all the Festivals are concerned with animals
C.all the Festivals surely interest childrenD.all the Festivals are held in the U.S.A

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