DiscoverNewsmagazine of science devoted to the wonders an stories of modern scie

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Discover
Newsmagazine of science devoted to the wonders an stories of modern science, written for the educated general reader. Published(出版) 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 to light new and newsworthy topics to make dinnertime and water-cooler conversations interesting.
Cover Price: $59.88
Price: $19.95($1.66/issue)
You Save: $39.93(67%)
Issues: 12 issues/12 months
Self
Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc., Self is a handbook devoted to 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-models and the “Eat-right 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: 10 issues/12 months
Instyle
Instyle is a guide to the lives and lifestyles 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/12 months
Wired
This magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering including top managers and professionals in the computer, business, design 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 of the following magazines is published monthly?

A．Discover

B．Self

C．Instyle

D．Wired

小题2:Which two magazines are published by the same publisher?

A．Wired and Instyle	B．Discover and Instyle
C．Self and Discover	D．Self and Wired

小题3:Which magazine offers the biggest price cut?

A．Instyle

B．Wired

C．Discover

D．Self

答案

小题1:A
小题2:D
小题3:B

解析

试题分析：文章提供了四份杂志的广告和杂志的价格等信息。
小题1:A 计算题。根据广告中的年刊量可以计算出每月刊登的数量，计算得discover一月出一本，所以选A
小题2:D 细节题。在广告中查找出版社信息，可以发现Self 和 Wired是由Conde Nast Publications Inc.发行的，所以选D
小题3:B 细节题。在广告中查找有关于打折的信息，可以发现Wired提供了83%的折扣，为最高的折扣，所以选B
点评：文章提供了四份杂志的广告和杂志的价格等信息。广告类阅读题可以很好地考查学生提取信息、处理信息的能力，也是历年来高考考查的一个热点。广告英语文句精练，信息量大，表达方式千变万化，做这种题目先略读题目，再浏览题干，然后带着问题找答案。在阅读时又要特别注意文中以黑体、大写、下划线等方式加以提示的文字，因为这很有可能是文章的核心或至少是一部分内容的概括。

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In this children"s story, suited to younger children, we have an adventure with Trevor. He is a taxi. Trevor loves his life:
“Sometimes he takes patients to the nursing home, where they can get better after being ill, and sometimes he takes people home when they have been shopping, and Stan puts all their packages inside Trevor"s boot, so they will not get wet or broken.”
The black cab, in this adventure, goes far beyond the call of duty whilst he achieves his wildest dreams! What could this be? Well you will just have to read this short story for yourself!
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The fairy queen is upset and the elves just don"t know what to do:
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This story is suitable for 6 years and upwards.
Unfolding in the story pages of this recommendation is a children"s story about two kings who were competing with each other:
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This story is probably suited to the 8 years old age range and upwards, although would appeal to adults, alike.
Here I introduce you to one of my kids on-line stories listed on the writing and literature section of Hubpages. In this parable you will find a magical world of wisdom involving trees, people and someone very special.
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Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: Unusual Stories - Faffenburger"s Odyssey
This story is probably more suited to the older child. So who is Faffenburger? Well with one of these free on-line short stories for kids, we enter into a different realm. A world of nonsense as Faffenburger moves within alpha and omega. This is a rather unusual story as you will find out!
“My friend, Henry Faffenburger stomped down the long lane on his short stumpy legs, moonlight glancing off his bald-spot, which was a little surprising as there was no moon that night. As he rounded the bend, he saw a pair of headlights coming toward him. They drew level, and stopped. A small man with yellow eyes emerged from the darkness behind the lights, and enquired if Faffenburger would like a lift.
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小题1:Which story is more well-received by young girls?

A．Trevor The Taxi	B．Faffenburger"s Odyssey
C．The Wise Old Woman	D．The Girl Who Believed In Fairys

小题2:You can find the description of a night scene in _______?

A．The Envious Kings	B．The Girl Who Believed In Fairies
C．The Wise Old Woman	D．Faffenburger"s Odyssey

小题3:According to the passage, the kings in “The Envious Kings” can be described as_______?

A．Jealous

B．powerful

C．rude

D．ugly

小题4:Who will most probably find the passage useful?

A．parents with children	B．children who love to surf the Internet
C．teachers in high school	D．experts who concern children

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Huge Yard Sale
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Yorkie Puppy(幼犬)for a good home
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Sporting Goods For Sale
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小题1:To buy some table or chairs, you may want information about .

A．Web ld: MLV6562988	B．Web Id: MLV6567328
C．Web Id: MLV6567730	D．Web Id: MLV6559374

小题2:How much will a pair of boy shoes size 10 cost you in the Huge Yard Sale?

A．$ 1.

B．$0.25.

C．$ 10.

D．$ 12.

小题3:Which of the following ways can help you learn more about a dog?

A．Visiting www. Lulu.com.	B．Visiting www. eliveauctions.com.
C．Calling 989-295-7158.	D．Email to gmoorel902@ blumail.org.

小题4:What do we know from Elive Auctions?

A．The prices can not be changed.	B．Generally goods there are expensive.
C．There"re also books about sports.	D．Goods are mainly about sporting ones.

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Backpacking in America
Hi. My friend and I are two engineering students in New York. We are planning a backpacking trip in America. We are friendly, easy-going and adventurous. We are looking for friendly people to go with us along our wild adventurous journey. We are trying to make this trip as cheap as possible, as the cheaper it gets the more excitement it will bring to our journey. So please email us at Stephen302@gmail.com.

Free French Conversation
Hi. I am an American girl. My native language is English and I have a very good knowledge of French. I would like to meet a girl from China to practice speaking French. I would speak slowly so that you can understand me better and learn French more easily. You can teach me Chinese in return. My email is Janet123@hotmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Private English Teacher
An English teacher offers private lessons. I have over 5 years’ experience in teaching English. I correct mistakes (grammar, pronunciation), and also teach reading and writing. I always do my best to encourage students to use English and develop their language skills. $10 for a lesson of 40 minutes, and $15 for a lesson of up to 70 minutes. Please email me if you need more information. Email: David305@gmail.com.

Room Available in Washington
I am Lydia from America and looking for a clean and nice female room-mate to live with. It will be available from January 1st, 2012 to August 31st, 2012. The room is large enough for the two of us. It is close to bars, restaurants, and shops and it is within 10 minutes to walk to the bus station. The room price is $460/month, including electricity, hot water, and the Internet! Email me at Lydia606@hotmail.com to set up a time to come and have a look.

小题1:To get close to nature in a group, you will most probably send your e-mail to_____.

A．Lydia606@hotmail.com

B．David305@gmail.com

C．Janet123 @hotmail.com

D．Stephen302@gmail.com

小题2:How much will a student pay a month if he goes to the 40 minutes’ class twice and the 70 minutes’ once every week?

A．$35

B．$100

C．$140

D．$160

小题3:If you are allowed to move into the room for rent, you _____.

A．can get a free Internet connection every day

B．can spend ten minutes walking to school

C．will share the room with a female roommate

D．will find the restaurants across the bus station

小题4:If you are a Chinese girl who wants to practice French, you can write an e-mail to _____.

A．Stephen302@gmail.com

B．David305@gmail.com

C．Lydia606@hotmail.com

D．Janet123 @hotmail.com

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Shower Radio --- Warranty (保单) and Directions
Introduction
Congratulations! You are now the owner of a So Fine Shower Radio! It is sure to provide entertainment for many hours. In addition, the radio features a timer for those days when you are in a hurry.
Before using the radio, please read all directions, fill out and mail in the warranty card, and put warranty information in a safe place. Although we do not expect problems with the radio, you may need to refer to the warranty information at a later time.
Warranty
This radio is warranted for a one-year period that begins on the date of purchase. If it fails to work because of a problem of materials, please return it to the following address: So Fine Radio Corp, 1279 Delta Way, Monga.
We will not pay shipping costs for returning the radio to us. We will either repair or replace the radio. Please allow at least four weeks for looking at the problem and repairing the radio. If you have not heard from us within six weeks, call our customer service department at 1-800-123.
Radios that are returned to us for problems other than a problem of materials will be subject to service fee as well as the cost of the repairs. Customers will be informed of the charge by postcard. Radios will not be returned to customers until these fees are paid.
Directions
Please read all directions before using it.
Please note that this radio is designed and built to operate well in a damp environment. The self-contained batteries and circuits (线路) are contained in the enclosed space that will bear heat and humidity.
To Operate the Radio
1. Put two AA batteries in the enclosed space at the back of the radio. Be certain to follow the diagram, or the batteries will not provide electricity. The radio should NOT be adapted in order to be fixed into the wall; this will damage the waterproofing (防水).
2. Turn the POWER dial in a clockwise direction until it clicks. Continue turning the dial until the desired volume is achieved.
3. To find the desired station, press the station selector button. The tuner (调谐器) will automatically go to the next highest signal. The station’s call number will be visible in the digital screen. When the station with the highest frequency has been reached, the selector will start again at the lowest frequency.
4. To switch between AM and FM stations, move the sliding AM/FM switch.
To Operate the Timer
1. Press the Timer Set button. Each time the button is pressed, five minutes will be put on the timer. The amount of time on the timer will be visible for five seconds on the digital screen.
2. When the time on the timer doesn’t work, a beep will sound for ten seconds. The timer may be reset again one minute.
Troubleshooting
Before returning the radio for service, please check the following items:
Problem: Radio cannot be heard.
1. Check batteries to be certain that they still have power and are put in correctly.
2. Check Power/Volume Control.
Problem: Timer does not work.
1. Check batteries to be certain that they still have power and are put in correctly.
2. Follow directions above for setting timer.
3. Turn the power control on. The timer will not work when the radio is not on.
4. Adjust the volume control which regulates the volume of the beep as well as the radio volume.
小题1:The digital screen will show both ______.

A．the volume level and the AM/FM indicator

B．the AM/FM indicator and the radio station

C．the time remaining on the timer and the date

D．the call number and time on the timer

小题2:Which of the following is covered within this text?

A．How to operate the radio and the timer.

B．What other owners say about the radio.

C．Who will benefit from using the radio.

D．Where to purchase the radio.

小题3:What question might a reader still have about this product?

A．How can I know the service fee?

B．Where should I send a nonworking radio?

C．How is the radio placed in the shower?

D．What kind of batteries does the radio use?

小题4:According to the text, what should you do before returning the radio for service?

A．Contact the store where you purchased it.

B．Check whether certain problems exist.

C．Call the producer for a repair number.

D．Consult the telephone book for local repair service.

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London is a huge city with more things to do than anywhere else. With the London Pass, you get free entry to over 50 specially selected places with one purchase. In the list you’ll find:
●19 historic buildings
●22 museums and art galleries
●8 tours, cruises and walks and leisure activities
●13 places of interest including ships and aquariums
●12 restaurants and services
The London Pass offers not only great value and convenience , but also enables you to beat the queues at selected attractions. There are also special offers such as discounts at restaurants and theaters , where the attraction is normally free to the public. The London Pass also gives you great offers such as a free guided tour. So whether you prefer museums or cinemas, galleries or ice skating or zoos, with the London Pass there really is something for everyone.
You can buy Adult or Child passes for 2, 3 or 6 days. See all ticket prices below and choose what you need.

Description	Price
London Pass 2 days Adult-Item E-036	$87
London Pass 3 days Adult-Item E-037	$104
London Pass 6 days Adult-Item E-038	$140
London Pass 2 days Child (5-15 years)	$62
London Pass 3 days Child (5-15 years)	$72
London Pass 6 days Child (5-15 years)	$100

You can contact us by sending emails or making calls.
Please call 1-888-254-0637
Outside the US please call 00-800-84468370 or +1 210 507 5997
VIP reservations: Contact a Customer Service representative at 1-866-270-2849
NOTE: If your reservation is made prior to Jan 15^th, 2013, email sales@previewhotels.com.
小题1:With the London Pass you can probably do all the following things for free EXCEPT_________ .

A．see famous buildings	B．stay at hotels
C．go boating	D．join in entertainment activities

小题2:According to Paragraph 2, with the London Pass, visitors ________ .

A．won’t have to pay for guided tours

B．can eat meals for free at some restaurants

C．will be fined unless they wait in line

D．won’t be allowed to travel alone

小题3:How much should Mr King pay for the London Pass 2 days if he goes with his wife and 7-year-old son?

A．$174

B．$236

C．$244

D．$270

小题4:What can be inferred from the passage?

A．The London Pass has discounts for students.

B．16 year olds can enjoy the London Pass 2 days Child.

C．Children under 5 don’t need the London Pass.

D．The London Pass cannot be bought on weekends.

小题5:If you are a VIP customer, you can reserve by calling ______ .

A．1-888-254-0637	B．00-800-84468370
C．+1 210 507 5997	D．1-866-270-2849

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