Name: Off the Beaten PathCover price:$30.00Our price:$19.80The best-selling Read
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Name: Off the Beaten Path
Cover price:$30.00
Our price:$19.80
The best-selling Reader"s Digest travel book has 40% new content including over 200 new sites, over 200 new full-color photographs, and all-new, up-to-date maps. It focuses on more than 1, 000 of the United States’ most overlooked must-see destinations.
Name: Container Gardens by Number
Cover price:$ 15.95
Our price:$9.49
A unique book contains 50 easy-to-follow container designs. Each design provides a simple numbered planting plan that shows exactly how to create each display, with an instruction of the finished planter and in-depth plant information. The plans are easy to follow and for any type of living space or garden.
Name: Best Weekend Projects
Cover price:$ 17.95
Our price:$13.96
Choose from 80 unique ideas to create an extraordinary living space. The projects are practical, as well as attractive, and will improve your home and yard and can be made in a weekend. These 80 well-designed projects are presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style that addresses readers in an accessible, user-friendly tone.
Name:l80l Home Remedies(治疗方案）
Cover price:$ 40.00
Our price:$ 29.96
Plenty of health complaints can be handled at home. Each and every remedy will be tested by a doctor to make sure it is safe and sound. Dozens of conditions are covered, from headaches, sunburn, bad breath, and blisters (起泡；起疮) to allergies, and hiccups (打嗝).
小题1:You can most probably read the passage in a ________ .| A．travel guide | B．medicine booklet | | C．textbook | D．newspaper |
小题2: How much money could you save if you want to buy a travel book?| A．$10. 20. | B．$6.46. | C．$13.96. | D．$19.80. |
小题3:Which of the following could help you to deal with common diseases without a doctor?| A．Off the Beaten Path. | B．Container Gardens by Number. | | C．1801 Home Remedies. | D．Best Weekend Projects. |
小题4:What"s the purpose of the passage?| A．To advise readers to buy their books. | | B．To advise readers to read more in spare time. | | C．To share the pleasure of reading with readers. | | D．To share his opinion about the books with readers. |
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答案
小题1:D
小题2:A
小题3:C
小题4:A |
解析
试题分析：文章大意：这是报纸上的几个广告。推销一些畅销书，包括书名和书的价格，和书里面的主要内容，主要是鼓励读者购买。
小题1:推理判断题，根据文章内容可知，这是广告，所以是出现在报纸上的。A. travel guide 旅游指南，B. medicine booklet药品手册，C. textbook课本，都不会出现这样的广告，选D。
小题2:推理判断题，根据价格对比：Cover price：$30.00和Our price：$19.80可知，共省10.2美元。选A。
小题3:事实细节题，根据1801Home Remedies部分的内容Dozens of conditions are covered, from headaches, sunburn, bad breath, and blisters（起泡；起疮）to allergies, and hiccups（打嗝）.可知在1801Home Remedies可以帮助帮你不用医生处理一些常见的疾病。选C。
小题4:写作意图题，文章里给出了每个部分的书名和价格，以及The best-selling这样的词，所以是鼓励读者买书的。选A。 |
举一反三
Below is a selection about interesting hotels.
Tayka Hotel de Sal
Where: Tahua, Bolivia
How much: About $95 a night
Why it’s cool: You’ve stayed at hotels made of brick or wood, but salt? That’s something few can claim. Tayka Hotel de Sal is made totally of salt – including the beds (though you’ll sleep on regular mattresses（床垫）and blankets). The hotel sits on the Salar de Uyuni, a prehistoric dried-up lake, which is the world’s biggest salt flat. Builders use the salt from the 4,633-square-mile flat to make the bricks, and glue them together with a paste（糊）of wet salt that hardens when it dries. When there is big rain, the owners just mix up more salt paste to strengthen the bricks.
Green Magic Nature Resort
Where: Vythiri, India
How much: About $240 a night
Why it’s cool: Taking a pulley（滑轮）-operated lift 86 feet to your treetop room is just the start of your adventure. As you look out of your open window – there is no glass! – you watch monkey and birds in the rain forest canopy（罩棚）. Later you might test your fear of heights by crossing the handmade rope bridge to the main part of the hotel, or just sit on your bamboo bed and read. You don’t even have to come down for breakfast – the hotel will send it up on the pulley-drawn “elevator”.
Dog Bark Park Inn B&B
Where: Cottonwood, Idaho
How much: $92 a night
Why it’s cool: This doghouse isn’t just for the family pet. Sweet Willy is a 30-foot-tall dog with guest rooms in his belly. Climb the wooden stairs beside his hind leg to enter the door in his side. You can relax in the main bedroom, go up a few steps of the loft（阁楼）in Willy’s head, or hang out inside his nose. Although you have a full private bathroom in your quarters, there is also a toilet in the 12-foot-tall fire hydrant（消防栓）outside.
Gamirasu Cave Hotel
Where: Ayvali, Turkey
How much: Between $130 and $475 a night
Why it’s cool: This is caveman cool! Experience what it was like 5,000 years ago, when people lived in these mountain caves formed by volcanic ash. But your stay will be much more modern. Bathrooms and electricity provide what you expect from a modern hotel, and the white volcanic ash, called tufa, keeps the rooms cool, about 65·F in summer. (Don’t worry – there is heat in winter.)
小题1:What is the similarity of the four hotels?| A．Being expensive. | B．Being comfortable. | | C．Being natural. | D．Being unique. |
小题2:What does the underlined words “Sweet Willy” refer to?| A．The name of a doghouse. | | B．The name of the hotel owner. | | C．The building of Dog Bark Park Inn B&B | | D．The name of the hotel owner’s pet dog. |
小题3:Which of the hotels gives you a feeling of living in the far past?
A. Tayka Hotel de Sal. B. Green Magic Nature Resort.
C. Dog Bark Park Inn B&B. D. Gamirasu Cave Hotel. |
A few years ago my sister moved from her home in Alabama to Buffalo, New York. Since moving to Buffalo she’s become a big hockey fan and has encouraged me to start watching it. Unfortunately it’s very difficult to find hockey on television here in Alabama. Since hockey games don’t air very much on television I’ve had to look for different ways to watch hockey games.
I often see websites that claim if you go to their website you can watch television on your computer. I try out many of these websites hoping that one of the television stations is a northern station that airs hockey games. Unfortunately, most of them don’t work. Either the site doesn’t really give you what they advertise or their video player doesn’t work properly. But finally I’ve found one website that actually works.
Free Tube is a site that you can go to and watch Television online for free. You don’t have to download any kind of special software or pay money or even sign up for anything. All you have to do is go to Free Tube, choose your channel and start watching.
The different channels to choose from are separated into different categories like news, business, entertainment, music and sports. You’re not going to find channels like NBC or ABC so you can watch the latest episode of Heroes or Grey’s Anatomy but it does include some popular channels like Cartoon Network and ESPN.
There is also a movie section. Each movie channel airs different sorts of films like adventure, classics, comedy or horror and that channel will always air that kind of movies. The movie section also includes my favorite station called Maxx Trailers (预告片). Maxx Trailers airs nothing but movies trailers 24 hours a day. Some of the trailers are for movies coming out and some are for movies that have already been released but already released movies don’t go back farther than a couple of months.
So far I haven’t had any problems with Free Tube’s video player either. Whenever I choose a channel, the video almost always works and usually loads every quickly. The only problem I have with Free Tube is that there is currently a glitch if you’re using Firefox. Once you choose a channel you can’t select another channel to change to, your web browser will freeze up. So if you’re using Firefox, the only way to switch channels is to leave the site and re-enter the site, when choosing what channel you want to go to. However, Free Tube is aware of this glitch and is working with Mozilla to get it fixed right away.
If you’re missing some show everyone is talking about like Grey’s Anatomy or Heroes, this isn’t really a solution for that. But Free Tube is a good way to find channels that you weren’t aware of; there are several good stations to be found.
小题1:The author mainly ________ in this passage.| A．tells us his experience in using the Web | | B．introduces Free Tube to the readers | | C．shows us the disadvantages of Free Tube | | D．shows us how to enjoy films online |
小题2:The author got interested in watching hockey games ________| A．because he is a sports fan | | B．due to his sister’s influence | | C．since everyone enjoys the games | | D．because he has nothing to do all day long |
小题3:From the passage we can learn that ______________| A．the author is also very fond of movies | | B．Maxx Trailers airs to-be-released movies | | C．ABC is a very famous TV station in America | | D．Firefox is the only software used to watch films online |
小题4: The underlined word “glitch” probably means _________| A．cover | B．change | C．note | D．fault |
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W Taipei
The W Hotel is among the city’s big-name luxury(奢华) hotels. Futuristic and fancy, the W Taipei’s setting is reminding you of a Lady Gaga video; perhaps that explains why the singer insisted on staying here on a recent visit. There are eight room types to choose from, with names such as Fabulous and Extreme Wow. They vary wildly in style.
10 Zhongxiao E. Road, Sect. 5, Xin Yi Area Taipei City Hall MRT; +886 2 7703 8888; from NT$8,900 (US$299); www.wtaipei.com
Grand Hotel
If sleeping in landmarks is your thing, the Taipei Grand Hotel is a must. The Grand is an expression of classical Chinese art mixed with Western construction principles. The Grand Hotel is attractive and full of history, but rooms are aging, so don’t expect the inside to be as “grand” as the outside. You can enjoy yourself at a driving range of golf, year-round pools and no fewer than eight restaurants.
No. 1, Lane 1, Zhongshan N. Road, Section 4 shuttle from Yuan Shan MRT; +886 2 2886 8888; from NT$4,800 (US$165); www.grand-hotel.org
Dandy Hotel
From free drinks and snacks in the lobby(大堂) to seasonally themed decorations, this hotel takes care of the small touches. But what places the Dandy Hotel above others in the same price category（范围）are views over Da-An Park; they’re reminders of those of New York’s Central Park. Rooms with views are worth the extra money paid, but book early -- there are only two on each floor.
No. 33, Xin Yi Road, Sect. 3, Dongmen MRT; +886 2 2707 6899; from NT$2,340 (US$80); www.dandyhotel.com.tw
Homey Hostel
Taiwanese brother and sister Josh and Kelly make guests feel right at home at this bargain Hostel. According to them, their motive in starting the hostel was to make friends, which is why they can often be found in the public area chatting with guests. There"s a small kitchen, public computer, free coffee and tea, and luggage storage.
1/F, No. 7, Lane 180, Tonghua Street,) Liuzhangli MRT; +886 91900 2116; dorms from NT$500 (US$17); www.homeyhostel.com
小题1: May is fan of Lady Gaga, and she may probably stay in ________when in Taipei. | A．W Taipei | B．Grand Hotel | C．Dandy Hotel | D．Homey Hostel |
小题2: Which of the following words can best take the place of the underlined word “touches”?| A．ways | B．details | C．senses | D．contacts |
小题3:If you are a backpack traveller with a low budget, which would be your best choice?| A．W Taipei | B．Grand Hotel | C．Dandy Hotel | D．Homey Hostel |
小题4:Which of the following statements is TRUE according the passage?| A．Rooms in the W Hotel are of the similar style but with different fancy names. | | B．The Taipei Grand Hotel is an excellent mixture of classic and modern construction. | | C．It is the park-view rooms in the Dandy Hotel that make it quite unique. | | D．The desire of helping strangers drives Josh and Kelly to open the Homey Hostel. |
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We Are One--"Expo Through My Eyes"
Sharing increases your happiness. To celebrate the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, China Daily invites you to share what you’ve seen, heard and experienced at the 6-month international event or Expo-related stories in ENGLISH. Whether you are an Expo volunteer, a journalist, or a tourist, we’d like you to share with us your expo experience, as viewed through your eyes. So if you like, please join us today in sharing the joy!
Eligibility(适宜人选): Everyone
Topic: 2010 Shanghai World Expo
Language: ENGLISH Only
Length: No more than 1,000 words
Content: Stories accompanied(附有) by photos are encouraged.
Duration: May 1, 2010--October 31, 2010
How to submit your stories: Send your stories and photos to expo@chinadaily.com.cn
Why join us: In addition to(除……之外) the satisfaction of supporting our work.
- Your stories will come out on China Daily’s website;
- You will go in a lucky draw to win a prize.
小题1: China Daily invites us .| A．to celebrate the 2010 Shanghai World Expo | | B．to support their work | | C．to write Expo-related stories in English for them | | D．to win a prize |
小题2: Who can take part in this activity?| A．Everybody. | B．A tourist. | C．A journalist. | D．An Expo volunteer. |
小题3: What does the underlined word “submit” mean?小题4:Your story must not .| A．be written in English | B．have any pictures | | C．be less than 1000 words | D．be submitted after October 31, 2010. |
小题5: If your story is chosen by the editor, we can read it .| A．in a magazine | B．in a storybook | | C．on China Daily’s website | D．in the newspaper named China Daily |
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March Break Leadership Camp
The aim of this FREE program is to develop an awareness of race relations, diversity, an equal issue for students in Grades 6-8.
Place: The Central Library Room
Time: March 16&17, 2009 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Pick up and hand in registration forms(报名表) at the Central Library. All forms must be handed in by March 6th. Space is limited.
Please send any questions related to the program to Becky George, the Public Library 905-831-6265 ext 6230 or email: pickering-younity@hotmail.com
Free Your Space……Free Your Mind
At the Central Library: Wednesday, May 13th from7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This time management course will help you to create more balance and time in your life. In today’s increasingly stressful times, it is becoming more difficult to spend quality time with family and friends. This course will provide positive solutions and strategies (策略) to achieve peace.
Book Club for Teens
At the Central Library: Every 2nd Thursday at 7:00 pm
Do you enjoy reading? Part of the pleasure of reading comes from meeting with others to discuss characters, plots or style. Come to trade ideas and questions, and make new friends.
This program is currently full but for more information, please call 905-831-6265 ext 6232.
Computer Training
Group computer classes for teens will be provided at the Central Library in March, April, and May. Registration starts at 9:30 am on Friday, March 6th for the March session; Friday, March 27th for the April session; and Friday, April 24th for the May session.
A valid(有效的) Public Library card is required for all computer training sessions. Call the Central Library for more information or to register, 905-831-6265 ext 6243.
Limit 10 participants(参加者) per class.
小题1: What do these four programs have in common?| A．They are held in the same place. | | B．They are held at the same month. | | C．All of them are free of charge. | | D．All of them limit the number of participants. |
小题2:John is always in a hurry and not good at arranging his time. He should attend_________.| A．Computer Training | | B．Free Your Space …..Free Your Mind | | C．March Break Leadership Camp | | D．Book Club for teens |
小题3: If you want to do computer studies, you need to ______.| A．register for each session a month in advance | | B．find other students to form a group | | C．go to the library to register by yourself | | D．own a valid Public Library card |
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