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Discover
A science magazine, designed for wonders of modern science, written for the educated general readers. Published by Disney Magazine Publishing Co., Discover tells many of the same stories professionals (专业人员) read in Scientific American. A truly delightful family science magazine, each issue (每期) brings new topics to make dinner time and water-cooler conversations interesting.
Cover Price: $59.88
Price: $19.95($1.66/issue)
You Save: $39.93(67%)
Issues:12 issues/12months
Self
Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc., Self is a handbook designed for women’s overall physical and mental health. Every issue contains usable articles such as “Style Lab”, in which wearable clothes are mixed and matched on non-modles and the “Eat Night Road Map”, with tips on how to eat properly.
Cover Price: $35.86
Price: $15.00($2.5/issue)
You Save: $20.86(58%)
Issues: 10issues/12months
Instyle
Instyle is a guide to the lives and lifestyle of the world’s famous people. The magazine covers the choices people make about their homes, their clothes and their free time activities. With photos and articles, it opens the door to these people’s homes, families, parties and weddings, offering ideas about beauty, fitness and in general, lifestyles. Publisher: The Time Inc. Magazine Company.
Cover Price: $47.88
Price: $23.88($2.38/issue)
You Save: $24.00(50%)
Issues: 10 issues/12months
Wired
This magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering including top managers and professionals in the computer, business, and education industries. Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc. , Wired often carries articles on how technology changes people’s lives.
Cover Price: $59.40
Price: $10.00($1.00/issue)
You Save: $49.40(83%)
Issues: 10 issues/12months
小题1:Which two magazines are published by the same publisher?
A.Wired and InstyleB. Discover and Instyle
C.Self and DiscoverD.Self and Wired
小题2: Which magazine offers the biggest price cut?
A. InstyleB.WiredC.Discover D.Self
小题3: The “Style Lab” in Self provides readers with articles which _________.
A.offer advice to ordinary women on clothes.
B.show how a woman can become famous
C.introduced places with the best food
D.discuss ways of training models

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小题1:D小题1:B小题1:A
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King’s College Summer School
King’s College Summer School is an annual (每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses(课程) 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 follows:
Application (申请) date
*Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2007.
*Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2007.
*Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007.
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
小题1:You can most probably read the text in ___________.
A.a newspaper B.a travel guide C.a textbook D.a telephone book
小题2: Which of the following is true about King’s College Summer School?
A.Only top students can take part in the program.
B.King’s College Summer School is run every other year.
C.Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.
D.Only the teachers of King’s College give courses.
小题3: If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school_______.
A.$200B.$400C.$500D.$900
小题4: What information can you get from the text?
A.The program will last two months.
B.You can write to Thompson only in English.
C.As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007.
D.You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.

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14 days from just £2, 090 pp
Fully inclusive from the UK
Price cover international airfares, departure taxes, fuel charge, local transportation all meals, entrance fees, guides, daily tours and visas for UK citizens.  
Days 1-3: UK-Shanghai
Fly to the great city of Shanghai and in the evening sample traditional shanghai food. Visit the beautiful YU Garden, Old Town. Shanghai Museum, cross the Great Nampa Bridge and tour the Pudong area. Also explore Xintiandi with its 1920’s style Smkomen buildings and end your stay in shanghai with an amazing Huangpu river evening tour.  
Days 4-7: Shanghai-Yangtze River Tour
Fly to Yichang and change (approx: one hour)to board your Yangtze River ship for the next four nights. Enjoy a tour of the three Gorges Dam before sailing on the grand Yangtze River, passing through the impressive Three Gorges. We take a side tripe to the lesser Three Gorges or travel up the Shennong Stream in a peapod boat and enjoy various shore trips along the way.  
Day8: Chongqing—Chengdu
Get off in Chongqing and drive to Chengdu for an overnight stay.  
Day9-10: Chengdu-Xi’an
Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see the lovely animals We then fly to the historic city of Xi’an for two nights stay and enjoy traditional Shuijiao. Next day, explore one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century—the Terracotta Warriors(兵马俑),followed by the ancient City wall and a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.  
Day11-13: Xi’an-Beijing
Visit little wild goose pagoda and see the ancient objects at the well-known Shanxi provincial museum before walking through the lively militia Quarter to see the Great Mosque. Later fly to Beijing for three nights stay and try Peking Duck. During our stay in Beijing, we stroll through Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden city, the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in china, and visit the summer palace. Next day we take a walk on the Great wall, tour the unique Temple of Heaven and enjoy an attractive Chinese Acrzibatio show.  
Day14: Beijing-UK
Fly back to the UK, arriving home later the same day filled with happy memories.  
小题1:. The underlined word “sample” in the passage probably means “___________”
A.buyB.reserveC.tasteD.make
小题2:. The first and last scenic spots to be visited in Xi’an are __________. 
A.the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Mosque
B.the Terracotta Warriors and shanghai provincial Museum
C.little wild goose Pagoda and Great Mosque
D.little wild goose Pagoda and the Muslim Quarter
小题3:. The ad is mainly intended to ___________. 
A.encourage the British to travel in China
B.attract the British to traditional Chinese food
C.offer service of booking air tickets to tourists
D.provide the British with a better understanding of China.

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If you are looking for a summer camp job opportunity, the following are some summer camp jobs available for 2011 summer.
1. Fishing
Male 21----Teach fishing and fly-tying(飞钓) techniques. Live with 6-8 campers and instructors, teach basic outdoor skills, lead backpacking trips and assist with canoe trips.
Salary:$2,400.00一$3,000.00          Roaring Brook Camp Camp for Boys
480 Roaring Brook Road
Bradford, Vermont 05033, USA     Contact: Dr. Candice Raines at (800) 802-747-0282
2. Athletic Trainer
International Sports Training Camp is a specialized sports camp located on a private 100- acre lake in the scenic Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. We are renowned for our outstanding facilities, innovative programs and friendly staff.
We are looking for both students and certified athletic trainers. Great working environment caring for kids sports injuries.
Salary: $2,500.00- $2,500.00
International Sports Training Camp
1100 Twin Lake Road
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360,USA   Contact: Kara Klaus Major at(570)6202267
3. Head Cook
Will manage kitchen staff of 4,order food and prepare meals and snacks for 50-60 campers and staff daily, during sessions and training periods.
Salary: $3,000.00-$4,000.00
Burgundy Center for wildlife Studies
HC 83.Box 38DD
Capon Bridge, West Virginia 26711, USA     Contact: Vini Schoene at(540)465-1516
4. Drama Department Head
Spend an unforgettable summer doing what you love in the outdoor setting! Work with talented staff and children on exciting plays, musicals and improv!
Camp Airy (for boys)is seeking an experienced individual with a theater background and experience in directing children’s productions.Supervise counselor staff and direct two major productions in our 600 seat Outdoor Theatre.
Our summer season runs from June 17 to August 18. Be sure to visit our outstanding web site at www.airylouise.org.
Salary: Depends on Experience
Camp Airy &Camp Louise
14938 Old Camp Airy Road
Thurmont, Maryland 21788,USA   Contact: Steve Goldklang at (410)466-9010
小题1:Who would be most interested in the text?
A.College students.B.General readers.C.Holiday goers.D.Job seekers.
小题2: Mr. Smith always finds pleasure in fly fishing, which telephone might he dial?
A.(570)6202267B.(570)6202267C.(800)802-747-0282D.(410)466—9010
小题3:The underlined word “improv” probably means _______.
A.formal performanceB.unprepared performance
C.normal practiceD.dancing and singing
小题4:. Which of the following statements about athletic trainers is TRUE?
A.College graduates are preferred.B.Only professional athletes can apply
C.They can earn as much as $3,500.00
D.Their job includes taking care of the injured kids
小题5:. Which of the following organizations offers a flexible salary?
A.Camp Airy &Camp Louise.B.International Sports Training Camp.
C.Roaring Brook Camp Camp for Boys.D.Burgundy Center for wildlife Studies

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One Day Tour: Great Wall & Summer Palace
Overview:  You will visit the famous Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace in one day.
Tour Description and Itinerary (行程)
One day Private Tour or Coach Tour: Depart everyday
Start from 8:30 am to around 6:00 pm, flexible schedule for private tour.
Itinerary:
Pick you up from hotel on departure time, then drive to the famous Badaling Great Wall, which is 60 miles away from downtown about one and a half hour driving. Sightseeing on Great Wall Badaling section for about 3 hours.
Visit scenic spots: Badaling Geat Wall, Badaling Fortress, Beacon-towers, "Looking-toward-Beijing Stone", etc. (Cable car is available for you to get to the highest point to have a bird view)
Drive to restaurant for lunch. After lunch, visit the largest and most beautiful Chinese imperial garden- Summer Palace.
Visit scenic spots: 1. East palace gate, 2. the hall of benevolence and longevity, 3. hall of jade billows, 4. the hall of joyful longevity, 5. the covered walkway, 6. the marble boat, etc.
Transfer you back to your hotel after the whole day tour.
For the coach tour (small group in each bus, 6-10 persons per group):
★Suitable for economic or single travelers, make friends on the same bus, only English-speaking travelers on our bus.
★Travellers will be arranged in a small group, Keep group size less than ten in each air-conditioned bus;
★Vehicle mode: Coaster-New air-conditioned tour coach (click for picture)- 26 seats, only 6-10 persons per bus.
For Private Tour:
★Private tour is suitable for those individual or family travelers who is not willing to join the tour group, it may not feel very free when following the group. A designated car and private guide will follow you to go to the place you like, this package cost higher than coach tour.
★Vehicle mode: private luxury car or MPV van (click for picture)
For the private tour, you also need to go to one or two shopping stops every day.
Tour Price includes
1. Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel.
2. Air-conditioned car, van or minibus for your private group.
3. Entrance tickets of the sightseeings.
4. English-speaking tour guide explain the sightseeings along the tour.
5. Typical Chinese lunch.
6. Chinese Jade shop visit.
Tour Package excludes:
Fee of cable car - cable car to the highest point of Great Wall, 60 RMB ($7.4)
Note: Children taller than 1.1 meter should be charged as full price, children shorter than 1.1 meter should be charged only half of the price.
How to Book?
1. You can book online or by email, tell us which hotel to pick you up, then receive our confirmation email.
2. When you arrive in Beijing, our tour guide will call you the night before the tour, if you are not in hotel room, we will leave a message in your room, to inform the time to pick you up in the next morning.
Payment Methods: 1.Cash to tour guide 2.Credit card 3.PayPal 4.Bank remit (wire transfer)
小题1: If a group of 26 Americans want to have a one-day tour in Beijing, they can            .
A.share the same busB.take 6 coaches at most
C.take 3 coaches at leastD.not speak English
小题2:For private tour,                                        .
A.travellers can ask the tour guide to change the travel schedule
B.travellers should pay the same amount of money as the coach tour
C.travellers must pay additional money for the entrance tickets
D.travellers needn’t pay additional money for the cable car
小题3: This passage is most probably taken from                     .
A.a travel guideB.a newspaperC.a magazineD.the Internet

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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 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 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.$77B.$ 58C.$ 38D.$ 48
小题2: The underlined word “jockeys” in the second ad is closest in meaning to         .
A.judgesB.ridersC.childrenD.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 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.
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