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| http: // www. putclub.com PUT stands for postgraduate plus undergraduate plus teachers. It provides various listening materials for students of English at different levels, including news and articles for academic purposes. It also has some instruction on how to improve listening skill. There is also a forum (论坛) for you to share your English learning experiences with other | http: // www. oup. Com / elt / products / students/ This site offers interactive games and exercises to help learners practice English in an entertaining way. Resources are organized at various levels and cover all the four basic skills. The exercises include three levels: primary, secondary and adult. You can choose an exercise of your own level. |
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| http: // www. focusenglish. com / dia / co. html Do you sometimes get upset when you’re unable to express yourself clearly? This website focuses on idiomatic and everyday expressions that can help learners deal with daily conversational situations. Each dialogue is accompanied by carefully designed exercises so you can follow the steps and practice at your own pace. From this you will know how native express things. | http: // writing. englishclub. com / s-talk / htm You can find tips on how to start writing memos, to send emails or to write business reports for your company. There are exercises at different levels and in different forms. If you register as our member, send us your writings. Our language experts will emails you in reply and offer free instructions within seven working days. |
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| http: // esl. About. com / cs / pronu / a / astress. htm English is considered a stressed language. This means we stress certain words while other words are quickly spoken. When you speak English, the words you stress can change meaning in a sentence. This website provides examples and exercises to help you improve your pronunciation through correct word stress. | http: // www. vocabulary. Com This vocabulary puzzle and activities site helps you learn vocabulary in an interesting and innovation (有创意的) way. The activities come at 3 levels of difficulty, with 20 thematic topics on various subjects such as Wizards, Elections, Holidays, Character Education, Science Shakespeare, and Fitness. |
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| Sites in Orlando ★Universal Orlando Resort Location:1000 Universal Studios Plz Contact:1 407 363 8000 Open hours:Mo to Fr from 9AM to 6 PM, Sa from 9AM to 7 PM, Su from 9 AM to 6 PM The world"s favorite films and film stars come to life here and 40 amazing and amusing rides, shows and attractions await. A virtual(虚拟的)3-D adventure has its own set of thrills, as does an experience of meeting with Jaws, a trip Back to the Future, and a voyage beyond the stars in an E. T. Adventure. ★Sea World Orlando Location:7007Sea World Dr Contact:1 407 351 3600 Open Hours:Mo to Su from 9 AM to 5 PM One of the first theme parks to open in Orlando, Sea World has been operating here for more than 30 years. Many new attractions and rides have been added to the original fun including a laser-fireworks-water show and high-tech thrill rides. The park also hosts a number of family-friendly events. See website for latest info. ★Wet" n Wild Location:6200 international Dr Contact:1 407 351 1800 Open Hours:Varies by season Amusement Business Magazine calls this Wet" n Wild the nation"s best-attended water park. Adults love thrill rides here such as Brain Wash and The Storm which are definitely for the brave. Children enjoy milder thrills at the Kids Park section like "Bubble up" . The whole family can kick back on the Take It Easy offerings, including the mile-long Lazy River. Pools are heated in the winter. Open every day 9 AM to 4 PM. ★Gatorland Location:14501 S Orange Blossom Trl Contact:1 405 855 5496 Open Hours:Mo to Su from 09:00 AM to 5 PM Take a trip to this 70-acre park and see thousands of alligators, and crocodiles, up close. Vidit feeding pens, nurseries and ponds. Children love the site"s mini water park, and the petting zoo goats, lamb, and other farmyard animals. | |
| 1. If David prefers to stay longer in the afternoon, is the best choice. | |
| A. Gatorland B. Wet"n Wild C. Sea World Orlando D. Universal Orlando Resort | |
| 2. Of the four attractions, warm pools are available at in winter. | |
| A. 6200 International Dr B. 14501 S Orange Blossom Trt C. 7007 Sea World Dr D. 1000 Universal Studios Plz | |
| 3. For a family trip, you can contact . | |
| A. 1 405 855 5496 or 1 407 351 3600 B. 1 407 363 8000 or 1 405 855 5496 C. 1 407 351 3600 or 1 407 351 1800 D. 1 407 351 1800 or 1 405 855 5496 | |
| 2010 Summer Camps Summer camps provide boys and girls with a great summer experience. Whether you are seeking a traditional camp or an adventurous camp, there is a summer camp for you! The 2010 Summer Camp Directory: 1. Camp Voyageur Adventure Camp: Canoeing, Wilderness Boys" camp, operated since 1951 by the Erdmann family. Full incamp program of land and water sports but half of the campers" 4 weeks or more will be spent paddling, hiking & camping in the nearby Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. One trip leader stays with four campers . Ages 1316. American Camping Association Accredited (认证). Camp Address PO Box 420 Ely, Minnesota 55731 USA (800) 9507291. 2. Rockbrook Camp for Girls Girls Only-Overnight Camp Rockbrook is a traditional overnight summer camp for girls located in the mountains of North Carolina. Established in 1921, it offers a diverse program of horseback riding, outdoor adventure, whitewater rafting, crafts and more. Girls ages 616 attend for 2, 3or 4week sessions. Camp Address 4000 Greenville Highway Brevard, North Carolina 28712 USA (828) 8846151. 3. Glen Helen EcoCamps Coed (男女兼收的)-Day and Overnight Camp Choose from a variety of five day long overnight and day camps in the midst of a 1,000 acre nature park with an onsite raptor(肉食) center. It features handson & fun educational programming with trained naturalists. Camp sizes kept under 12. Day camps $ 180, overnights $ 275. Ages 515. June 16July 25. Camp Address 1075 St. Rte. 343 Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387 USA (800) 5384893. 4. Backyard History Day Camps Coed -Day Camp Heritage House is featuring a series of 7 summer day camps, from July 8 until August 19. The camps are for children aged 612 years old and run from 9:30 am3:30 pm on Wednesdays. Camps cost $20 per child/day if you register & pay by June 8 and $ 25 per child/day after. Each day features a different theme! Camp Address: 11 Old Slys Road Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4T6 Canada (613 ) 2838560. | |
| 1. The text is probably written for________. | |
A. teachers | |
| 2. If David joins Adventure Camp for boys, how long can he stay there at most? | |
| A. Five days. B. Seven days. C. Two weeks. D. Four weeks. | |
| 3. Susan dreams of becoming a Charles Darwin when she grows up, which camp might interest her? | |
| A. Camp Voyageur. B. Glen Helen EcoCamps. C. Rockbrook Camp for Girls. D. Backyard History Day Camps. | |
| 4. How is Backyard History Day Camps different from other camps? | |
| A. It offers a discount. B. Younger children can join. C. It is for both boys and girls. D. It lasts the shortest. | |
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| Primary Source Holiday Shopping Night at Ten Thousand Villages Brookline ● Shop for your holiday gifts and give back to Primary Source at Ten Thousand Villages on Friday, December 4! 15% of all sales from 3?00 p. m．. -7:00 p. m. that day will be donated to Primary Source. Join us for light refreshments and enjoy beautiful handmade gifts from artisans around the world. All are welcome! Primary Source"s Holiday Shopping Night Friday, December 4,2009 3: 00p. m．-7:00p. m. Ten Thousand Villages 226 Harvard Street, Brookline, Massachusetts (Coolidge Corner) Download our flyer and tell your friends! Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income for the people from developing countries by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America. Learn more and preview toys, home decor, jewelry, and other gifts online. ● Can"t join us on Dec. 4? At GoodShop, 30% of your spending will be given to Primary Source. The next time you"re ready to make an online purchase, visit www. goodshop. com and enter "Primary Source" in the space provided. Click "verify" and choose from more than seven hundred popular stores and sites, from Apple to Zappos. GoodShop is free and easy to use, and each purchase you make will help Primary Source provide global education materials for schools all over New England. | |
| 1. What is Ten Thousand Villages? | |
| A. A town. B. A website. C. A shop. D. An organization. | |
| 2. The underlined word "flyer" probably means ________. | |
| A. a software B. an ebook C. a ticket D. an advertisement | |
| 3. People can give money to Primary Source by buying gifts ________. | |
| A. at Ten Thousand Villages on Friday B. at GoodShop online C. at Ten Thousand Villages at 5:00 pm D. at any shop or eshop | |
| 4. If you pay $ 10 for a gift at GoodShop, ________ in the end. | |
| A. 7 dollars will go to GoodShop B. 3 dollars will go to GoodShop C. 7 dollars will go to Primary Source D. 10 dollars will go to schools in new England | |
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| FRIDAY, November 12 JAZZ with the Mike Thomas Jazz Band at The Derby Arms. Upper Richmond Road West, Sheen. DISCO Satin Sounds Disco. Free at The Lord Napier, Mort Lake High St., from 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. Tel. 6821158. SATURDAY, November 13 JAZZ Lysis at The Bull"s Head, Barnes. Admission 60p. MUSICAL HALL at The Star and Garter, Lower Richmond Road, Putney, provided by the Aba Daba Music Hall company. Good food and entertainment fair price. Tel. 7896749. FAMILY night out? Join the singalong at The Black Horse. Sheen Road, Richmond. JAZZ The John Bennett Big Band at The Bull"s Head, Barnes. Admission 80p. THE DERBY ARMS, Upper Richmond Road West, give you Joe on the electric accordion (手风琴). Tel: 7894536. SUNDAY, November 14 DISCO Satin Sounds Disco, free at The Lord Napier, Mort Lake High Street, from 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. . FOLK MUSIC at The Derby Arms. The Short Stuff and residents the Norman Chop Trio. Nonremembers 70p. Tel. 6884626. HEAVY MUSIC with Tony Simon at The Bull, Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen. THE DERBY ARMS, Upper Richmond Road West, give you Joe on the electric accordion. | |
| 1. Where and when can you hear the Norman Chop Trio? | |
| A. At the Bull"s Head on Sunday. B. At the Derby Arms on Sunday. C. At the Bull on Saturday. D. At the Black Horse on Saturday. | |
| 2. Where and when can you hear the Mike Thomas Jazz Band? | |
| A. At the Derby Arms on Friday. B. At the Black Horse on Friday. C. At the Star and Garter on Saturday. D. At the Derby Arms on Sunday. | |
| 3. If you want to enjoy the electric accordion on Saturday, which number do you have to ring to find out when it starts? | |
| A. 7896749. B. 7894536. C. 6821158. D. 6884626. | |
| 4. If you want to spend the Saturday by joining the entertainment with your family, where should you go? | |
| A. Disco at The Lord Napier. B. The singalong at The Black Horse. C. The electric accordion at The Derby Arms. D. Jazz at The Bull"s Head. | |
| 5. If you want to spend the same day at two different places and don"t want to cross any street, which of the following is your best choice? | |
| A. The singalong at The Black Horse and Jazz at The Bull"s Head. B. The singalong at The Black Horse and Folk Music at The Derby Arms. C. Folk Music at The Derby Arms and Heavy Music with Tony Simon at The Bull. D. Musical Hall at The Star and Garter and Disco at The Lord Napier. | |
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| Welcome to Language upon Thames. This brochure has been designed to give you an overview of our Language School and the courses we offer. If you have some additional questions please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. At Language upon Thames, we feel it is important to be flexible, in order that students can decide what period of study suits them best. Small Group General English Courses These courses are aimed at students who wish to improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and are offered at the following levels. BEGINNERS ELEMENTARY (初级) PREINTERMEDIATE UPPERINTERMEDIATE Studying one of the above courses will enable you to use English more confidently and competently on a daily basis. Try our free online test to see which level you are at-CLICK HERE. Exam Courses These courses are aimed at students who wish to gain academic qualifications in English and are offered at the following levels. University of Cambridge exams: ADVANCED 1-FCE (First certificate) ADVANCED 2-CAE (Advanced) ADVANCED 3-CPE (Proficiency) Studying one of the above courses will enable you to continue your education or enter university in this country. (Students wishing to gain admission to a British university are normally required to have the Cambridge Proficiency Certificate.) Speaking, Listening & Pronunciation This course builds on communicative confidence and competence and is aimed at students who wish to develop the important skills of speaking and listening. Emphasis is also placed on pronunciation, with activities designed to meet the needs of students of different nationalities, who need to focus on different areas. CLICK HERE to register for a General English course. Other Languages At Language upon Thames we offer a wide range of cafeterias, restaurants, shops and bars. Most importantly, we have foreign language classes of French, Japanese, German, Spanish and Italian during the day, evening or on a onetoone basis. | |
| 1. What does this passage mainly talk about? | |
| A. English courses. B. Ways to improve students" English. C. The best way to improve your skills. D. The importance of English. | |
| 2. If you attend Exam Courses, you will ________. | |
| A. use English as fluently as a native speaker B. deal with everyday English well C. have better pronunciation of English D. be able to continue your education or enter university in this country | |
| 3. Judging from the description, we can tell that this passage must be taken from ________. | |
| A. a newspaper B. a magazine C. the Internet D. a guidebook | |
| 4. The following statements are true EXCEPT ________. | |
| A. only Englishmen can attend the courses B. the courses are designed for learners of different levels C. one can learn French even in the evening D. Language upon Thames is a school aimed to offer help with language learning |