Exploit your parking spaceAn unused parking space or garage can make money. If y

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Exploit your parking space
An unused parking space or garage can make money. If you live near a city center or an airport, you could make anything up to £200 or £300 a week. Put an advertisement（广告）for free on Letpark or Atmyhousepark.
Rent（出租）a room
Spare room? Not only will a lodger（房客）earn you an income, but also, thanks to the government-backed “rent a room” program, you won’t have to pay any tax on the first £4500 you make per year. Try advertising your room on Roomspare or Roommateeasy.
Make money during special events
Won’t want a full-time lodger? Then rent on a short-term basis. If you live in the capital, renting a room out during the Olympics or other big events could bring in money, Grashpadder can advertise your space.
Live on set
Renting your home out as a “film set” could earn you hundreds of pounds a day, depending on the film production company and how long your home is needed. A quick search on the Internet will bring up dozens of online companies that allow you to register your home for free—but you will be charged if your home gets picked.
Use your roof
You need the right kind of roof, but some energy companies pay the cost of fixing solar equipment(around￡14,000), and let you use the energy produced for nothing. In return, they get paid for unused energy fed back into the National Grid. However, you have to sign a 25-year agreement with the supplier, which could prevent you from changing the roof.
小题1:
If you earn ￡5000 from renting a room in one year, the tax you need to pay will be based on ______.

A．￡800

B．￡500

C．￡4500

D．5000

小题2:
Where can you put an advertisement to rent out a room during a big event?

A．On Letpark.	B．On Roomspare.
C．On Grashpadder.	D．On Roommateeasy.

小题3:
If you want to use energy free, you have to_____.

A．sign an agreement with the government

B．pay around ￡14,000 for the equipment

C．sell the roof to some energy companies

D．keep the roof unchanged for within 25 years

小题4:
For whom the text most probably written?

A．Lodgers.	B．Advertisers.
C．House owners.	D．Online companies

答案

小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:D
小题4:C

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Win a trip to the OREGON COAST----- Dare to Explore the Pacific Ocean. Build the biggest sand castle on the beach. Search tide pools for sea life. Watch the bright orange sunset over the ocean. Whether you’ve been to the Pacific Ocean before or have only closed your eyes and imagined it, we want to know how you would explore the Oregon Coast if you had the chance to go this summer.
JUDGING
1. Clear relationship between the Essay and the Drawing 40%.
2. Creativity and skill in design and form of the Drawing 40%.
3. Expression of the passion to draw and explore 10%.
4. Journalistic quality, uncluttered(整洁的)nature and overall quality of the Essay 10%.
PRIZE
By entering, you will have the chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the OREGON COAST. Activities will include: Kite flying, studying beautiful sea creatures, searching for sea life on a boat, science exploration at a science center and roasting over a beach campfire.
Who may enter: The competition is open to kids aged 6-14.
TEAM: Entries must be postmarked no later than July 31, 2010.
How to enter
Surf traveloregon.com/kids to download and print out an entry form.
Be sure to mark whether you have to or have not been to the Pacific Ocean in the form. Create a drawing of the Pacific Ocean on a piece of paper using a pen or paints.
Write an article of 100 words or less to explain why you want to go, what you think you would see, and what you would explore if you have never been to the Pacific Ocean, or describe your favorite memories from your last visit.
Send to Dare to Explore the Pacific Ocean, NG1145 17th street NW, WashingtonD.C.20036.
小题1:
What is the most important for the judging?

A．Whether your article is written in a neat way.

B．The article and the drawing should be closely related.

C．Whether you show your passion to draw and explore.

D．The skill in your drawing the map of the Atlantic Ocean.

小题2:
If you win the competition, you may________.

A．fly a kite on the beach

B．search the ocean for sea plants

C．build the biggest tower on the beach

D．roast the sea creatures over a beach campfire

小题3:
What information can you get from the passage?

A．Your article should be at least 100 words.

B．Every kid can take part in the competition.

C．You should mark the drawing with your name.

D．You must send the drawing before July 31, 2010.

小题4:
You can most probably read the passage in_______.

A．a textbook

B．a travel guide

C．a newspaper

D．a research book

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Opening week specials（大特惠） at Munchies Food Hall.
At the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the city
Monday 7th of January until Sunday.13rd of January 2008

10％ discount on all orders above ＄20.00

Feast until you’re full! Come down to Monetizes time week to enjoy the special dishes on offer it all of our food outlets. Order from the following:●Succulent chicken rice             ●spicy stays beef
●Delicious noodle dishes            ●plump porky chips
●seafood specialties                ●crunchy vegetables
●sweet tropical fruit
Halal food（清真食品） is available at the stall. Malay Mood Heaven
Win Prizes and Gifts!

Spend ＄20.00 or more and win instant prizes from our lucky draw box.
Collect a free party balloon and whistle for each young diner.
Enjoy a free meal if you are the first customer of the day at any of our stalls.
Win a holiday to Western Australia.
A free raffle ticket（彩劵） is given with e

very receipt（收据）. Just fill in your information and place your entry in the box provided.
Winner to be announced in The Strait Times on the 15th of January.
Join in the Fun!
Between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening until the 15th of January, your favorite Channel 3 television actors and singers will entertain you:
●May Lee ●Jackie Chen
●Kim Yap ● Kamala
Autograph sessions will follow each performance! And who will be our extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at noon to find out.

小题1:
Munchies Food Hall does NOT sell ____.

A．lamb

B．beef

C．pork

D．chicken

小题2:
Everyone who eats at Munchies will receive a ______.

A．free raffle ticket	B．lucky draw coupon
C．free meal	D．balloon and whistle

小题3:
I will find out who has won the top to Western Australia when I ______.

A．watch Channel 3 television

B．come down to Munchies at noon

C．read The Straits Times on the 5th of January

D．attend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall

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Hello, Shanghai!

Shanghai is hosting the 2010 World Expo with the theme: “Better City, Better Life.” The Expo is a window to the world. Haibao, the mascot, will guide you around the Expo Park.
The World Has Come to You. Join the Trip to the Pavilions! (场馆)
Pavilions	What’s inside?
China Pavilion	Coloring the Future Red The first stop is the China Pavilion. As the largest national pavilion, it has three floors. There are three parts. Footprint in the East on the top floor shows the changes in Chinese cities. Journey of Wisdom on the second floor shows the China’s four great inventions. Blossoming（绽放的）City on the ground floor shows what future cities will look like. The China Pavilion is painted in seven different red colors. It makes the pavilion look red at different times of day.
UK Pavilion	Life Begins Here You will see a “World Bank” of seeds: There are 60,000 seeds in the UK Pavilion. They are from seed banks in the UK and Kunming in China. If you can’t go to Shanghai, you can find out all about the UK Pavilion at its website online at: http://ukshanghaiexpo. com/ home. php.
Norway Pavilion	A Green Pavilion Norway is the best country for living in the world. At the Shanghai World Expo, you’ll find out what it means to be “powered by nature”. When the sun shines, the roof collects solar energy. The Norway Pavilion uses this energy for electricity. You can also learn about how green energy like the sun, wind and wave power is used to make air cleaner in cities.
Visit Expo from Your Home Don’t have enough time or money to visit the World Expo in Shanghai? Check the official website Expo Online, at www. Expo 2010. cn. It has two main parts. One is a site tour. The other is Expo Carnival（嘉年华）. You will feel like you’re enjoying the real Expo Park. Why not check it out?

小题1:
Which part of the China Pavilion should people go to if they are interested in the four great inventions?

A．The ground floor.

B．The second floor.

C．The third floor.

D．The top floor.

小题2:
What is the typical feature of the UK Pavilion?

A．People can see it on line.	B．It is the largest national pavilion.
C．People can see 60,000 seeds here.	D．All the seeds are from the UK.

小题3:
Which of the following can best explain the meaning of “a green pavilion”?

A．A pavilion using green energy.	B．A pavilion painted in green.
C．A pavilion with more sunshine.	D．A pavilion with cleaner air.

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Musuems
Skyscraper Museum
Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Adults: $5
305-756-2385
Interested in tall buildings? Design? Then this museum is for you!!! Check the historical buildings and their special design right in lower Manhattan.
Madame Tussaud’s Wax(蜡像) Museum
Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Adults: $29 Students: $13
305-532-9623
The students in Manhattan had an exciting experience at Madame Tussaud’s! They met hundreds of famous people at a discounted price! This museum is your chance to meet your idols and have a picture taken with them.
Bass Musuem of Art
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Adults: $8 The old / Students: $6
305-673-7530 http://www. bassmuseum.org
Enjoy European paintings, and sculptures. It also includes exhibitions of modern artists from different parts of the world. You will also enjoy visiting its beautiful museum shop and media center.
World Art Museum
Daily: 11:00 AM – Midnight (including holidays)
Cost: $15
305-532-9336 http://www. weam.com
Located in the heart of the South Beach Art Deco district, this museum shouldn’t be missed! It is currently one of South Florida’s hottest new attractions.
小题1:
If you are into how to build a house, you may go to_______.

A．Skyscraper Museum	B．Bass Museum of Art
C．World Art Museum	D．Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum

小题2:
If you want to go to a museum, but you are only free after 10 pm, you can phone_______.

A．305-673-7530	B．305-532-9336
C．305-532-9623	D．305-756-2385

小题3:
If you go to Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, you ______.

A．are free to go at any time	B．will have a talk with famous people
C．can shake hands with your idols	D．will have the chance to enjoy the art of wax

小题4:
If your classmate is going to Bass Museum of Art with his grandparents, how much will they pay?

A．$22

B．$24

C．$18

D．$20

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Winners Club
You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account（交易账户）where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 – that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:
No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits（储蓄）without taking them out in a month.
Convenient
Teenagers are busy – we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet——You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
Mega magazine included
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best

way to choose to be a winner!
小题1:
The Winners Club is a bank account intended for ________.

A．parents

B．teenagers

C．winners

D．adults

小题2:
Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?

A．Special gifts are ready for parents.

B．The bank opens only on work days.

C．Services are convenient for its members.

D．Fees are necessary for the account keeping.

小题3:
. The Winners Club provides magazines which ________.

A．encourage spending

B．are free to all teenagers

C．are full of adventure stories

D．help to make more of your money

小题4:
What is the purpose of this text?

A．To set up a club.	B．To provide part-time jobs.
C．To organize key-cards.	D．To introduce a new banking service.

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