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Submission Guidelines
Before sending us a manuscript (稿件), look through recent issues (刊物) of the Post to get an idea of the
range and style of articles we publish. You will discover that our focus has broadened to include well-researche
d, timely and informative articles on finance, home improvement, travel, humor, and many other fields.
The post"s goal is to remain unique, with content that provides additional understandings on the ever-evolving
American scene.
In addition to feature-length (专题长度的) article, the Post buys anecdotes, cartoons, and photos. Payment
ranges from $25 to $400.
Our nonfiction needs include how-to, useful articles on gardening, pet care and training, financial planning,
and subjects of interest to a 45-plus, home-loving readership. For nonfiction articles, indicate any special
qualifications you have for writing about the subject, especially scientific material indicate one or two published
pieces with your article. We prefer typed articles between 1,000 and 2,000 words in length. We encourage you
to send both printed and online versions.
We also welcome new fiction. A light, humorous touch is appreciated. We are always in need of straight
humor articles. Make us laugh, and we"ll buy it. Feature articles average about 1,000 to 2,000 words. We like
positive, fresh angles to Post articles, and we ask that they be thoroughly researched.
We normally respond to article submissions within six weeks. You are free to submit the article elsewhere
at the same time.
Please submit all articles to Features Editor, the Saturday Evening post, 1100 Waterway Boulevard,
Indianapolis, IN 46202, (317) 634-1100. |
| 1. Before sending a manuscript to the post, a contributor is advised to _____. |
A. get a better understanding of American issues
B. find out the range of the articles in the Post
C. increase his knowledge in many fields
D. broaden his research focus |
| 2. To submit nonfiction articles,a contributor must _____. |
A. provide his special qualification
B. be a regular reader of the Post
C. produce printed version
D. be over 45 year old |
| 3. From the passage we can learn that the Post _____. |
A. allows article submission within six weeks
B. favor science articles within 2,000 words
C. have a huge demand for humorous works
D. prefers nonfiction to fiction article |
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阅读理解。  | Elixir
written by Eric Walters
Twelve-year-old Roth becomes a friend of Dr. Banting and his assistant, Mr. Best, who
are in search of a cure for diabetes (糖尿病). She finds herself torn between her sympathy
for the animals being experimented on and her friendship with Banting and Best. |  | George Washington Carver
written by Elizabeth Macleod
Meet the "Peanut specialist", George Washington Carver, the inventor and professor
who made over 325 products out of peanuts. Through his agricultural research, he also
greatly improved the lives of countless black farmers in the southern United States. See
also MacLeod"s Albert Einstein: A life of Genius. |  | The Inuit Thought of it: Amazing Arctic Innovation
written by Alootook Ipellie and David MacDonald.
Explore more than 40 ideas necessary to Inuit survival. From ideas familiar to us
today to inventive concepts that shaped their lives, celebrate the creativity of a remarkably
intelligent people. Also see other books: the Chinese thought of it by Tingxing Ye and A
Native American Thought of it by Rocky Landon and David MacDonald. |  | Made in Canada:101 Amazing Achievements
written by Bev Spencer
What things do we use daily that have a Canadian connection? Here Are 101common
things that were invented in Canada or by a Canadian, including the Blackberry, alkaline
(碱) batteries the Blue Box recycling program. |  | Newton and the Time Machine
written by Michael McGowan
Ten-year-old boy Newton has invented a time machine to see Dinosaurs up close. But
it disappears on a test run with his two huge friends, King Herbert and Queen Gertrude,
in it! Can he save them before time runs out? | | 信息匹配：阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。 | 首先请阅读下列近期热播的国外影视作品的海报及提示性文字：
 | A. When it comes to the essential story line, the movie is all about a bird traveling
several thousand miles for the purpose of setting up a rare bird family. |  | B. Cracks explore the evil force developed within a closed society, the single-minded
violence of the mob mentality, and the seductive charm of the heroine. |  | C. Eleven years after Sidney Prescott tangled with a mad killer, the Scream series
has been exhumed. It was fun and breezy in 1996. In 2011, it"s about as fresh as
the whiff. |  | D. Soul surfer portrays the comeback spirit and faith of shark attack survivor and
champion surfer Bethany Hamilton. |  | E. Although it is a better fantasy than a comedy, this movie never fully embraces
either side of the dramatic types and ends up a bastard of mixed blood. |  | F. This movie is a richer and more compelling thriller involving a cat-and-mouse
game than the average roller coaster ride into tension and misery. And it also has
a "clean" ending. | | 阅读理解。 | Part-time Front Desk Position, a book development company, is looking for a part-time front desk office
worker. This position is perfect for a person who is cheerful, dependable, and pleasant to work with. Also,
you should be able to welcome guests, redirect phone call, and take messages. More importantly, you can
stay cool under pressure. You are expected to work 5:00-6:00 pm weekdays. You need to fill in some
forms if you are interested.
Forms can be collected at
866 United Nations Plaza, #525
New York, NY 10037 | | 阅读理解。 | Holiday News
Vacations (空位) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. This comfortable, friendly
home-from-home lies near the beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the sea. The food is
simple but good. Children and pets are welcome. Reduced prices for low season. | | 阅读理解。 | 
14days from just ￡2,090pp
Fully inclusive from the UK
Price cover international airfares, departure taxes, fuel charge, local transportation all meals, entrance fees,
guides, daily tours and visas for UK citizens.
◆ Days 1-3 UK-Shanghai
Fly to the great city of shanghai and in the evening sample traditional shanghai food. Visit the beautiful YU
Garden, Old Town. Shanghai Museum, cross the Great Nampa Bridge and tour the Pudong area. Also explore
Xintiandi with its 1920"s style Smkomen buildings and end your stay in shanghai with an amazing Huangpu
river evening tour.
◆ Days 4-7: Shanghai-Yangtze River Tour
Fly to yichang and change (approx: one hour)to board your Yangtze River ship for the next four nights.
Enjoy a tour of the three Gorgee Dam (三峡大坝) before sailing on the grand Yangtze River, passing through
the impressive Three Gorges. We take a side trip to the lesser Three Gorges or travel up the shennong Stream
in a peapod boat and enjoy various shore trips along the way.
◆ Day8:Chongqing-Chengdu
Get off in Chongqing and drive to Chengdu for an overnight stay.
◆ Day 9-10; Chengdu-xi"an Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see the lovely animals We then fly to the
bistoric city of xi"an for two nights stay and enjoy traditional Shuijiao. Next day, explore one of the most
important discoveries of the 20th century-the Terracotta Warriors (兵马俑), followed by the ancient City wall
and a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.
◆ Day 11-13: Xi"an-Beijing
Visit little wild goose pagoda and see the ancient objects at the well-kowm Shanxi provincial museum before
walking through the lively militia Quarter to see the Great Mosque. Later fly to Beijing for three nights stay and
try Peking Duck. During our stay in Beijing, we stroll through Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden city, the
largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in china, and visit the summer palace. Next day we
take a walk on the Great wall, tour the unique Temple of Heaven and enjoy an attractive Chinese Acrzibatio
show.
◆ Day14: Beijing-UK
Fly back to the UK, arriving home later the same day filled with happy memories. | | 1. The underlined word "sample" in the passage probably means "_____". | A. buy
B. reserve
C. taste
D. make | | 2. The first and last scenic spots to he visited in Xi"an are _____. | A. the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Mosque
B. the Terracotta Warriors and shanghai provincial Museum
C. little wild goose Pagoda and Great Mosque
D. Little wild goose Pagoda and the Muslim Quarter | | 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the ad? | A. The tourists will have to pay extra for fuel and meals.
B. The tourists will visit the 1920"s Shikumen buildings in Beijing.
C. The tourists will take a side trip to the Three Gorges Dam during the tour.
D. The tourists will stay in Beijing for three nights before leaving for the UK. | | 4. The ad is mainly intended to _____. | A. encourage the British to travel in China
B. attract the British to traditional Chinese food
C. offer service of booking air tickets to tourists
D. provide the British with a better understanding of China. | 最新试题
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