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| GLOBAL VOLUNTEERS What it is: Volunteers can choose from 20 countries yearround. Projects include teaching English, caring for children, building and repairing community buildings and assisting with health care. Length of Stay/Cost:l-3 weeks/$ 695 and up, airfare not included. Living, Conditions : Local homes , simple hotels. Comfortable. Vibe: Famous organization with plenty of media coverage from People magazine to Oprah. Web site: globalvolunteers, org |
| ENKOSINI ECO EXPERIENCES What it is: Projects in South Africa. Volunteers work in conservation, rehabilitation and research projects with animals ranging from penguins to lions. Length of Stay/Cost:2-4 weeks/ $ 795- $ 2195 w/o airfare. Living Conditions: Not for the high-maintenance types. Vibe:Does the idea of feeding baby monkeys from a bottle make you feel excited? Web site: enkosiniecoexperience. Com |
| HABITAT NEW ORLEANS What it is: Rebuilding/building affordable housing. Training is done on site; no experience is required. Length of Stay/Cost: One day or more/Free to participate. Living Conditions: Up to you. Group living in "Camp Hope, "an elementary- school- turned- volunteer- housing or stay at the Ritz-Carlton Vibe:Easygoing. Potential for celeb spotting,for instance. Web site: habitat-nola. org |
| EARTH WATCH INSTITUTE What it is:A number of environmental volunteer projects, such as the one in The Bahamas where do- gooders snorkel(潜水) remote islands to survey and document the health of the coral reefs. Length of Stay/Cost:Eight-day Bahamas trip costs $ 2 446w/o airfare. Living Conditions:Shared rooms at Cerace Research Center (a former U. S Navy base. )Simple meals provided Vibe: Volunteers are definitely there to work. But it"s TheBahamas. So how bad can it be? Web site: earthwatchexpeditions. org |
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| 信息匹配。 Cathy, Jason, Kate, Wayne和Frank各自打算订一份杂志.第1至5题是他们的个人情况介绍.阅读下面六种杂志的简介(A.B.C.D.E和F),选出符合各人需要的最佳选项。 |
1.A young mother raising her first child, Cathy tries to spend as much time as she can playing with her
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| Riding School: You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a. m. and 8:30 P. m. (3:30 p. m. on Saturdays). There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat. Opening Hours:Monday through Friday:9:00 a. m. -8:30 p. m. Phone:(412)396-6754 Fax:(412)396-6752 Sailing Club: Our Young Sailor"s Course leads to the Stage 1 Sailing qualification. You"ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid. Have fun with other course members, afterwards in the clubroom. There are 10 weekly two-hour 1essons(Tuesdays 6 p. m. ～8 p. m.). Opening Hours:Tuesdays:6:00 p. m. -8:00 p. m. Phone:(412)396-6644 Fax:(412)396-6644 Diving Centre: Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week,in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples. Opening Hours:Monday and Friday:6:30 p. m. -8:30 p. m. Phone:(412)396-6312 Fax:(412)396-6706 Medical Center: The staff (职员) of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems. Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation(咨询). Also, all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores. Opening Hours:24 hour from Monday to Sunday Phone:(412)396--6649 Fax:(412)396-6648 Watersports Club: We use a two-kilometer length of river for speedboat racing, and water-skiing. A beginners" course consists of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently, but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a. m to 4 p. m, with lessons all through the day. Opening Hours:Monday through Friday:9:00 a. m. -4:00 p. m. Phone:(412)396-6899 Fax:(412)396-6890 |
| 1. If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should join . |
| A. Watersports Club B. Diving Centre C. Sailing Club D. Riding School |
| 2. If you want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the mornings,you may fax . |
| A. (412)396-6648 B. (412)396-6706 C. (412)396-6752 D. (412)396-6876 |
| 3. Which is NOT the convenience that the Medical Center provides? |
| A. Good equipment. B. Well trained staff members. C. Various less expensive medicines. D. Nursery for newly-born babies |
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| The Museum: The Charles Dickens Museum in London is the world"s most important collection of material relating to the great Victorian novelist and social commentator (时事评论员).The only surviving London home of Dickens ( from 1837 until 1839) was opened as a museum in 1925 and is still welcoming visitors from all over the world. On four floors, visitors can see paintings, rare editions, manuscripts (手稿), original furni ture and many items relating to the life of one of the most popular and beloved personalities of the Victorian age. Opening Hours The Museum is open from Mondays to Saturdays 10:00-17:00; Sundays 11:00-17:00. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time. Special opening times can be arranged for groups , who may wish to book a private view. Admission Charges: Adults: ￥5.00; Students: ￥4.00; Seniors: ￥4.00; Children: ￥3.00; Families: ￥14.00( 2 adults & up to five children) Group Rates: For a group of 10 or more, a special group rate of ?4.00 each applies. Children will still be admitted for ?3.00 each. Access: We are constantly working to improve access to the Muse um and its collection. Our current projects involve the fitting of a wheelchair ramp (波道)for better access, a customer care kit and an audio tour for visitors with impaired(受损的)vision. Our Handling Sessions are also suitable for the visually (视觉上地) impaired. The Museum has developed an online virtual (虚拟的)tour through the Museum. Click here to visit all the rooms in the Museum online. Hire the Museum: The Museum can be hired for private functions, performances soirees (社交 晚会)and many other social occasions. Find Us: The Museum may be reached by using the following buses:7,17, 19, 38, 45, 46, 55, 243. And by these underground services: Piccadilly Line; Central Line. For a map, please click here. T he British Museum and the Foundling Museum are within walking distance. |
| 1. The passage is probably from a(n)________. |
| A. book B. website C. newspaper D. announcement |
| 2. If a family with two adults and five children go to the Museum together, they will save ______ compared to going there separately. |
| A. ￥25.00 B. ￥ 14.00 C. ￥9.00 D. ￥11.00 |
| 3. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? |
| A. In any case people cannot visit the Museum after 17:00. B. Visitors with poor vision cannot enjoy the Museum. C.The Museum is not very far from the British Museum. D. Anyone cannot hire the Museum for other uses. |
| 4. The passage is written to _______. |
| A. persuade readers to visit the Charles Dickens Museum. B. inform readers about the history of the Charles Dickens Museum. C. offer readers some information about the Charles Dickens Museum. D. tell readers how to make use of the Charles Dickens Museum. |
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| Bird Talk includes everything you need to know to help keep your bird healthy and active. Get important information on bird healthcare and nutrition,step-by-step training and caging tips. Readers also enjoy colorful photos,entertaining stories,and a centerfold poster in each monthly issue. Issues per year:12 Our price:$ 13.99 Cover price:$ 47.88 Art on Paper is a bimonthly (两月一次的) art magazine devoted to works on paper. Offering a balanced range of media and historical periods. Art on Paper presents current information about exhibitions and the marketplace. Each issue contains news and announcements,reviews of current and recent museum and gallery exhibitions,as well as limited-edition prints. Issues per year:6 Our price:$ 45.00 Cover price:$ 80. 00 Disney Adventures is for children aged 7 to 14 who are eager to learn. This wacky and. exciting magazine focuses on fun and action-packed adventure covering the world of entertainment, comics, Sports, technology, and weird science. Issues per year:10 Our price:$ 14.95 Cover price:$ 29. 90 Mother Earth News is a country lifestyle publication dedicated to helping readers with the how-to information of home building and home improvement. Topics include building, gardening,homesteading, do-it-yourself,kitchen and so on. Issues per year:6 Our price:$ 18.00 Cover price:$ 23. 70 |
| 1. Which of the following is the most expensive according to the cover price? |
| A. Bird Talk. B. Mother Earth News C. Disney Adventures. D. Art on Paper |
| 2. If you place an order for Disney Adventures for five years,how many issues could you get in all? |
| A. 60. B. 50. C. 12. D. 30 |
| 3. Which of the following is true about Bird Talk? |
| A. It is published once a month. B. It is for children under 14 C. It can teach a bird how to talk. D. It focuses on outdoor recreation |
| 4. The purpose of the passage is mainly ____________. |
| A. to compare advantages of four magazines B. to provide readers with more entertainment C. to get readers to buy the magazines D. to introduce four magazines to readers |
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| Word Power Author(s): Kaplan $13,95 You"ll never be at a loss for words again．Energize your vocabulary with must-know everyday words that are the essentials of a good vocabulary, engaging lessons to help you use words in text, hot words often found on tests, tips to help you figure out new words, roots, and more. Grades: 8 & up Ages: 13 & up Word Smart Junior Author(s): Russell Stauffer $ 17．95 Now this is the way to add new words to your vocabulary! Word Smart Junior will make you laugh so much．You"ll be amazed that you"ve just learned more than 120 fascinating and very useful words! Parents, teachers, and friends will marvel at your eloquence (口才)! Grades: 3-5 Ages: 8-10 Grammar Smart Junior Author(s): Marcia Reynolds $ 16．85 Do you quake when your teacher says, "Now it"s time for grammar"? Do your verbs agree with your subjects? Fear no more! A big Hollywood producer and a famous movie star will help you learn all those nasty (讨厌的) elements of grammar. You"ll be amazed at how quickly you learn, and how much fun it can be．You"ll finally know your grammar backwards and forwards and you"ll never have to worry about it again． Grades: 7-9 Ages: 12-14 Grammar Smart: An Audio Guide to Perfect Usage Author(s): Julian Fleisher $ 12．68 The words you use say a lot about you. but the way you put them together says even more. Your grammar makes an immediate and lasting impression on your teachers, and even your friends. So don"t make the mistake of thinking that grammar is too complicated．We"ve created Grammar Smart to help you write and speak with clarity and confidence． Grades: 6-8 Ages: 11-13 |
| 1. If a ten-year-old boy wants himself to be admired because of his speech ability, he may buy ____． |
| A. Word Power B. Word Smart Junior C. Grammar Smart Junior D. Grammar Smart: An Audio Guide to Perfect Usage |
| 2. By saying "You"ll finally know your grammar backwards and forwards", the writer means "_____"． |
| A. You will be clearly familiar with grammar B. You will know the history of grammar C. You will know the make-up of grammar D. You will learn about the future of grammar |
| 3. The four books are all about ____. |
| A. fiction and mysteries B. parenting and teaching C. literature and arts D. language study |
