The following are four books that will help you change your mind and change your

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The following are four books that will help you change your mind and change your life.
1) You Can Heal Your Life, Louise Hay: A groundbreaking book when it was released in 1982. It is still the book that I turn to when I have physical unrest that requires deeper understanding. Louise Hay is the pioneer in looking at the connection between the physical unrest that we have in our body and the emotional connection. At the time that she wrote the book many people scoffed at this idea, but it is now widely accepted and millions of people refer to it on a daily basis.
2) The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz: Maintaining a sense of reliability and faith is developed through understanding to The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz written in 1997. We are faced with rules and regulations; don’t do this, don’t do that, watch what you are doing, be kind, loyal, faithful etc. The four agreements represent a simple system of maintaining your own inner authority while practicing being a true person with other people.
3) Slowing Down to the Speed of Life, Richard Carlson and Joseph Bailey: This is a new one in my “bedside collection” and one that has made the biggest impact on me lately. Written in 1997, it is even more relevant today than it was when it was written. The idea of “slowing down” to get there faster was extremely hard for me to understand. As a human species we seem to enjoy moving fast and expecting quick results, especially from ourselves. I should be successful now, I should be slim now, get me to my destination now—in contrast to “in the fullness of time” when I am ready.
4) The Game of Life and How to Play It, Florence Scovel-Shinn: A classic book that was first published in 1925 and remains one of my favorite books of all time. Scovel-Shinn understood the power of our words to express either our deepest desires or our most horrible nightmares.
So where does this leave you? The way I see it is if you want to ‘Heal Your Life” then you had better learn how to play “The Game of Life” by learning how to “Slow Down to the Speed of Life” and keep the “Four Agreements”. The solution may not be easy to do but it is simple. In fact, most solutions are pretty simple, and it is us humans that want to complicate it.
小题1:According to the author, people who are lacking in personal freedom should read______.

A．You Can Heal Your Life

B．The Four Agreements

C．Slowing Down to the Speed of Life

D． The Game of Life and How to Play It

小题2:Which of the following books did the author read most recently?

A．Slowing Down to the Speed of Life

B．The Four Agreements

C．You Can Heal Your Life

D．The Game of Life and How to Play It

小题3:In which part of a magazine would you probably find this passage?

A．Arts & Entertainment	B．Reference & Education
C．Book Reviews	D．Self Improvement

小题4: In the author’s opinion, the four books _______.

A．offer four ways to change our life and mind	B．represent four stages of life
C．represent four attitudes	D．tell us four interesting stories

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小题1:B
小题1:A
小题1:C
小题1:A

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237 West Palmdale Boulevard
Fresno, California 93706　
AmToy Corporation
Suite 15
TransAm Building
San Francisco, California 94115
November 20,2010
Dear Sirs,
As a concerned parent, I am writing to protest your recent advertisement for Electro-Robo seen in local media in California. Specifically, I am referring to newspaper and magazine ads (attached to this letter) published the week of November 15.
Children respond to your type of advertising in an immature way; that is, they are unable to understand how expensive some toys are for middle class parents. Further, your product is violent in nature. Your advertisement gives children the impression that it’s fine to have “two guns and laser eyes.” You also suggest that children need your toy to protect them “when you go outside.” This is not a healthy attitude for children to have.
I hope you will stop advertising your product in such a way that may harm our children.
Sincerely yours,
(Mrs.) Alma Hernandez
President, Parents for Non violent Toys
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小题1: What is the purpose of the letter?

A．To complain about a broken toy.	B．To order a gift for Christmas.
C．To oppose the advertising.	D．To apply for a job in a toy company.

小题2:Why does the writer of the letter feel that Electro-Robo is violent?

A．It bears arms.	B．It is expensive to buy.
C．It is 80 centimeters tall.	D．It is controlled by radio waves.

小题3: Electro-Robo can do all the following EXCEPT________.

A．shaking hands

B．sitting down

C．talking

D．walking

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Efforts to reduce the damage from the huge oil spill(漏油)in the Gulf of Mexico are under way . How can you help ?A number of organizations are recruiting(招聘)volunteers.
The Deep Water Horizon response team is looking for help in identifying shoreline and animals affected . Oiled wildlife should not be captured but instead reported at 1-866-557-1401. To report areas with oil ashore or to leave contact information to volunteers in the affected areas , call 1-866-448-5816.
The National Wildlife Federation is looking for volunteers and support to help spot distressed or oiled wildlife , and to assist in the cleanup and restoration efforts along the coast of Louisiana. You can text the word “NWF” to 20222. That’ss donate ＄10 to the National Wildlife Federation through your phone bill.
United Way has launched the Gulf Recovery Fund . which is providing emergency assistance and long-term recovery support for the communities affected by this oil spill . Those who need help or want to volunteer can dial 2-1-1.You can donate to this fund by going to liveunited . org/gulfrecovery.or text the word “United” to 50555 to donate ＄10 from your mobile phone.
The First Response Team of America is working with the National Guard in Southern Louisiana to build dams to hold back the oil from the fragile coastal habitats . Their founder , Tad Agoglia —who was named a CNN Hero in 2008—has made their work on the oil . spill their top Priority(首位)until the disaster is contained.They are looking for volunteers . Call 941-388-3010.
AmenCares is providing medical care and supplies to oilspill victims along the Gulf , and is funding and assisting mental health assessments and counseling needs for the immediate and long-term health and mental health issues affecting children as a result of this disaster . Mental health experts are in great demand . The Children’s Health Fund can be reached at 1-800-535-7418.
小题1:If you see an oiled bird in the Gulf of Mexico . you are supposed to .

A．catch it	B．raise it at home
C．call 1-866-557-1401	D．shoot at it

小题2:.If you text the word . “NWF”to 20222 with your cellphone , you will .

A．donate＄10 to the Nationas Wildlife Federation

B．get a free gift

C．donate＄10 to United Way

D．have a chance of winning a trip to France

小题3:Which of the following organizations are providing medical care?

A．United Way and AmenCares.

B．The Deep Water Horizon and The National Wildlife Federation.

C．The National Wildlife Federation and The Children’s Health Fund.

D．AmeriCares and The Children’s Health Fund.

小题4:We can infer that Tad Agoglia .

A．is a person with the social responsibility

B．is an engineer on dam –building

C．is the founder of AmeriCares

D．should be responsible for the oil spill

小题5:If you are good at treating mental health problems and willing to volunteer ,you can dial the telephone number .

A．1-800-486-4357	B．1-800-535-744
C．1-866-448-5816	D．941-388-3010

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Free Fun Guides

Free Admission to Hundreds of Museums Sept.25 What a weekend! This Saturday, Sept.25, hundreds of U.S. museums admission free for the Smithsonian’s annual Museum Day. Unlike previous Museum Day celebrations, you must sign up for a free ticket that admits two people to any of the participating museums. That means filling out a form and having the ticket emailed to you. Not bad for a freebie that will give you admission to museums such as the Adler Planetarium in Chicago and the Air & Space Museum in San Diego. Some participating museums are closed on Saturday, so they offer free admission on Sunday, Sept.26, instead.
Free Admission to National Parks & Public Lands Would you rather visit a National Park for free instead of a museum for free? The choice is yours on Saturday, Sept.25, as all 392National Parks and all other national public lands are admission free for National Public Lands Day. The fee-free day for national parks, forests, monuments and other public lands falls on the same day as the Smithsonian Museum Day, when hundreds of U. S. museums are also admission free. If you love the outdoors, consider signing up or just show up for one of the volunteer projects at the public lands sites on Saturday. Spend the morning helping clean up and restore our national natural treasures, then spend the afternoon just enjoying and exploring them.
Free Books for Kid @ Barnes & Noble! If your kids love to read—and we hope they do!—be sure to sign them up for Barnes & Noble’s summer reading programs so they can earn a free book! It’s easy for kids ages 12 and under to participate. For Barnes & Noble’s Passport to Summer Reading program, just download and print out your passport. Read any eight books, log them into the passport and bring it to any Barnes & Noble by September 7. Choose your free book from the list on the back of the passport.
FREE Night of Theater Across the U. S in October Hark! ‘Tis a chance to see this thing called the play, and not just Mr. Shakespeare’s! It’s the annual run of the Free Night of Theater, when hundreds of theaters in 120 U. S. cities give away thousands of tickets to local productions. While the kickoff date is October 15, many of the theaters start releasing their free tickets by Oct. 1 or in waves during the month of October for performance dates throughout the month. Ticket seekers are limited to two tickets for one performance. Find your city on the Free Night of Theater Website and check the listings for performances, their dates and their ticket giveaway times and locations.

小题1:What is new about this year’s Museum Day?

A．People can visit a museum for free	B．Two museums offer free admission
C．People will get free tickets online	D．Some museums open for free on Sunday

小题2:How is National Public Lands Day different from the other three events?

A．It comes on Sept. 25	B．Visitors may offer help
C．All can visit the parks for free	D．Visitors may choose what to do

小题3: How can kids get a free book?

A．By choosing one of the books they have read	B．By downloading and printing out a passport
C．By reading eight books at any Barnes & Noble	D．By listening to B & N’s free online stories

小题4:Which of the following shows the similarity between Museum Day and Free Night of Theater?

A．They take place once a year	B．They last for the same length of time
C．The tickets can be used in any U.S cities	D．The same number of free tickets is given away

小题5: The main purpose of the passage is to .

A．help people who are very poor	B．introduce ways to save money
C．give guidance on how to have some fun	D．provide information about free things to do

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Steps Shoes Salon
Steps Shoes Salon, 4518 S．Cottage Grove, knows our “economy is weathering a little storm” They’ve discounted winter botts and shoes for their fellow shoes lovers．So step in and save! Hours: 11a．m．to 7 p．m．Monday through Friday; 11 a．m．to 6 p．m．Saturaday; Noon to 5 p．m．the first Sunday of this month （closeed other Sundays）．Call 773-548
Jonathan Saunders for Target
If you’ve ever watched a runway shoes and thought “yeah, that dress would be awesome if it wasn’t $ 1,800”, you’ll be very pleased to know that British designer Jonathan Saunders has decided to use his powers for good and offer fashion – forward clothing．His collection was inspired by the works of Gustav Klimt, Jackson Pollack and Rothko．The clothing ranges from $ 14．99 to $ 29．99 and is only available until Novermber 1 （close evenings）．So hurry! Here are some highlights: Color – Block Tunic is $ 17．99; Ponte Skirt is $ 29．99; Marble – Print color – Block Dress is $ 19．99 and Reversible Belt in Yellow is $ 14．99．
Don’t miss these two boutique （时装用品小商店）sale events
Shop at boutiques along Roscoe, including Cinnamon Boutique, between 5 and 9 p．m．to-night, October3, and 15 percent of all sales will be donated to Children’s Memorial Hospital．Other stores include A Pied, Little Threads, Glas-to-Go, Sacred Art and Original Expressions Happy shopping!
The adorable Lincoln Square boutique Dressing Room just opened a sister store called Dressing Room Shoes．Grab your fellow shoe worshippers and has over for snack, sales, specials and giveaways（免费样品）during one of these three parties: from 6 to 8 p．m．tomorrow, October 4; from 1 to 4 p．m．．, October 5 Sunday and from 1 to 4 p．m．Octorber6, Monday．Also, the store is launching a new art exhibition from Morpho Galley, which will run through the end of the month．Enjoy!
小题1:Miss Blythe, who will be free at 7 p．m．tonight, might go to for some purchase．

A．Cinnamon Boutique	B．Jonathan Saunders for Target
C．Steps Shoe Salon	D．Dressing Room Shoes

小题2:The underlined word “awesome” in the second part probably means “ ”．

A．common

B．fashionable

C．perfect

D．expensive

小题3:What is the main idea of the first part?

A．The world is being hit by an economic downturn（开始下降）

B．Steps Shoe Salon is providing weather forecast for us．

C．A snowstorm has interrupted the traffic in Cottage Grove．

D．Steps Shoe Salon marks down（减价）winter shoes and boots．

小题4:What can we learn about Jonathan Saunders from the passage?

A．Most of his designs are classical．

B．The clothes he designed are affordable．

C．He is returning to Britain on November 1．

D．Rothko once instructed him in designing．

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There are several ski hills that can be found locally, and not so locally. Here’s a bit of an informal snow report for any visitors to the city who may be unfamiliar with the local options for skiing.
Sunshine Village
Sunshine is definitely the premier ski hill in the area. Of all the hills in Alberta, Sunshine is the one that has earned international renown. Ticket prices are cheaper this year than they have been in the past. Adults pay $76.5, seniors $61.5, and children only pay $26.5. At present, they have a snow base of 107 cm. The terrain (地形) is a mix of both easy and hard runs.
Lake Louise
Of all the ski resorts nearby it is the largest with 4,200 acres of ski-able terrain. It has the best balance between easy and difficult runs, and it gets snow of 93 cm right now. Adults pay $75.5, seniors pay $54.5, and children pay $24.5. Lake Louise is a great choice for anyone looking to do some easy access backcountry skiing.
Nakiska
While it will be opening shortly, Nakiska is popular to the public. Currently, they have a base of 71cm. The terrain at Nakiska is varied, but slants (倾斜) more towards the easy side. It’s the best place for families to go skiing as there is a lot of beginner and kid terrain. Tickets are relatively cheap. Adults pay $64.5, seniors pay $51.5, and children only pay $19.5.
Olympic Park
O.P. was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Canada, and it is a world-class facility (设施） for almost every winter sport. It has facilities not only for skiing, but also for all kinds of other activities. It has a snow base of 102 cm, but it isn’t the primary focus. However, with tickets starting at $5 and capping at $39, it is very inexpensive.
小题1:What can we know about Sunshine Village?

A．It is a ski hill in Europe.

B．Its snow is the thickest of the four.

C．It is suitable for ski beginners.

D．its ticket prices are getting more expensive.

小题2:What does the underlined word "renown" mean in the passage?

A．Good attraction.	B．Place of interest.
C．Prize or reward.	D．Fame or reputation.

小题3: Which will be the best choice for someone who is fond of other sports games besides skiing?

A．Sunshine Village.	B．Lake Louise.
C．Olympic Park.	D．Nakiska.

小题4: How much will a woman pay if she and her husband with two children go skiing in the best family place?

A．168 dollars.	B．103.5 dollars.
C．209 dollars.	D．129.5 dollars.

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