Joshua，Helmut，and BethlehemMichelle O．Donovan ISBN 9781462058679Life is not eas

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Joshua，Helmut，and Bethlehem Michelle O．Donovan ISBN 9781462058679 Life is not easy for nineyearold Joshua during World War Ⅱ.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 friends with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.	More Things in Heaven Bill Bosworth ISBN 9780595433582 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 experiences.
Encourage Me！ Inspirational Poetry Gloria Coykendall ISBN 9781412027854 It is an easytoread 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.	Creation or Evolution Michael Ebifegha ISBN 9781450289023 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 Dr.Joseph L．Rose ISBN 9781462031795 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.

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

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

小题2:The ISBN for the book of poems is________.

A．9781462031795	B．9781412027854
C．9780595433582	D．9781462058679

小题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.

小题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.

答案

小题1:B
小题2:B
小题3:A
小题4:B

解析

本文是一篇应用文，由几篇海报组成。
小题1:解析：选B。细节理解题。题干中出现了“the story about a little boy and a little mouse”，根据此信息可以查找到Joshua，Helmut，and Bethlehem，进而找到书的作者是Michelle O．Donovan，故选择B项。
小题2:解析：选B。细节理解题。题干中poems是关键词，据此信息查找到Encourage Me！就可找到ISBN 9781412027854，所以选择B项。
小题3:解析：选A。细节理解题。题干中的More Things in Heaven是关键词。据此信息查找到More Things in Heaven，再根据本海报的最后一句“More Things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based on their own experiences.”可知答案为A。
小题4:解析：选B。细节理解题。题干中的the origin of humans是关键词。根据这个关键词查找相关的海报，就会发现Creation or Evolution涉及人类的起源，故选择B项。

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WELCOME
Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world .Windsor is one the official residences (住所)of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.
Audio tours
Free audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit .There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors.
Guided tours
Visitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments.
Visitors with children
For those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends .Please note permitted in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow.
St George’s Chapel
Visitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from March to October are advised to visit St George’s Chapel first before it closes.
Shopping
Shops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewellery, and children’s toys. Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.
Refreshments
Bottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. From April to September ice cream is also available. Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the castle shops. Eating and drinking are not permitted in the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel.
Photography and mobile phones
Non-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel. Mobile phone must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel in consideration of other visitors.
Security
As Winter Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongings should get through airport style security checks. For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route.
小题1:A visitor can apply for a free audio tour_________.

A．in the Courtyard	B．in the State Apartments
C．at the Admission Center	D．at St George’s Chapel

小题2:What is specially offered to visitors with kids?

A．A security guard.	B．A pushchair.
C．A free toy.	D．A baby carrier.

小题3:Who can get re-entry permits?

A．Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle.

B．Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops.

C．Visitors buying water from the Courtyard.

D．Visitors eating outside St George’s Chapel.

小题4:Why are visitors required to turn off their mobile phones?

A．To ensure the safety of others.

B．To ensure the security of the Castle.

C．To prevent them from disturbing others.

D．To prevent the use of the built-in cameras.

小题5:In the last part, a “working royal palace” refers to one ___.

A．still being constructed

B．still used by the royal family

C．where the Queen usually works

D．where works of art are on show

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We would like to wish all our readers a wonderful winter break. Our January magazine is now in the shops and available digitally. We’re looking forward to sharing more adventures and discoveries with you in 2014, including:
At a crossroads in the Atlantic
As the population of Ascension Island rises up to mark the 200th anniversary of British rule, Fred Pearce wonders what the future might have in store for this strange part of land.
Photostory: On the road again
A selection of images from an exhibition opening this month at the Royal Geographical Society go hand in hand with M Aurel Stein’s early 20th century photographs of the Silk Road.
Dossier: Going underground
Mark Rowe discusses the role that carbon storage can play in the global effort to reduce carbon dioxide emission (排放).
Net loss
Kit Gillet reports from the Gulf of Thailand, whose fisheries (渔场) have been almost destroyed by the commercialization of the Thai fishing industry.
And don’t forget…
…a round-up of the latest geographical and climate science news; a hot spot focus on Turkey; advice on taking photographs in Antarctica; an interview with Lucien Castaing-Taylor, professor of visual arts at Harvard; plus lots, lots more…
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小题1:Who took photos of the Silk Road?

A．M Aurel Stein.

B．Fred Pearce.

C．Mark Rowe.

D．Lucien Castaing-Taylor.

小题2:If you want to read something about global warming, you can read .

A．At a crossroads in the Atlantic

B．Photostory: On the road again

C．Dossier: Going underground

D．Net loss

小题3: Which of the following statements is true?

A．Ascension Island has a bright future with more population.

B．Commercialization contributes to the loss of fishery in Thai.

C．The January edition of 2014 is to come out in the winter break.

D．The topics of this magazine focus on geography and interviews.

小题4:The passage is written to .

A．share adventures and discoveries

B．give advice on taking photos

C．attract readers to buy the magazine

D．introduce the content of the magazine

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小题1:The voucher mentioned in the passage _______.

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C．can’t be used to pay taxes

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小题1:Which of the four books above was published the latest?

A．The Help．	B．The Hunger Games．
C．Publication Manual．	D．Diary o f a Wimpy Kid．

小题2:Suzanne Collins" book was published by ．

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B．Amer Psychological Assn

C．Scholastic Press

D．Amulet Books

小题3:What is the list price of Josie Wags" book?

A．$9.

B．$14

C．$16

D．$28

小题4:Which of the four books have something to do with science?

A．The Hunger Games and Publication Manual．

B．The Hunger Games and Diary of a Wimpy Kid ．

C．The Help and Publication Manual．

D．The Help and Diary of a Wimpy Kid．

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Australian Open in Melbourne (January 13–26, 2014)
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Carnival in Rio de Janeiro (February 28–March 4, 2014)
Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival is one of the most popular celebrations of its kind in the world, drawing two million visitors each and every day of the festivities that include parades, street fairs, and costume balls. Holland America’s Maasdam will spend three days in Rio during Carnival as part of its 26-day Amazon & Carnival Explorer journey.
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小题1:According to the passage, which of the following ships will take the longest time of voyage?

A．Silver Shadow.

B．Maasadam.

C．Divina.

D．Symphony.

小题2:The events that will take place in Rio de Janeiro in 2014 are ___________.

A．Carnival and FIFA World Cup

B．New Year’s Eve fireworks and Carnival

C．the Australian Open and Grand Slam events

D．New Year"s Eve fireworks and FIFA

小题3:Where does this passage probably come from?

A．In a sports magazine.	B．In a textbook.
C．In a science report.	D．In a travel brochure.

小题4:The main purpose of the passage is to ___________.

A．give information about the hottest events of 2014

B．introduce cruise ships to some big events of 2014

C．describe the most popular tourist destinations in 2014

D．persuade readers to take cruise ships for 2014 holiday

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