Events

Long March exhibit

The Shanghai History Museum is putting on an exhibition to mark the 80th anniversary（周年纪念） of the Long March. On show are more than 220 photos and 40 items that explain with pictures how the communist Red Army drew back from its besieged (被围困的) bases in Jiangxi Province and fought its way to northern Shanxi province in the mid-1930s. Explanations are all in Chinese. The show will end on November 20.

Time:         10:00 am—4:00 pm.

Address:     1286 Hongqiao Road

Admission:   8 yuan for Chinese / 15 yuan for foreigners

Thai elephants

Eight elephants from Thailand are entertaining visitors at Changfeng Park by riding bikes, playing basketball, balancing on a beam, dancing and blowing a mouth-organ. People are encouraged to have a tug-of-war (拔河比赛) with the animals or lie on the ground and have the elephants walk over them. The elephants give three shows a day at 9:30 am, 3:30 pm and 8:00 pm and there is an additional show at 1:30 pm at weekends. The show will end on November 15.

Address:     189 Daduhe Road

Admission:  30-40 yuan

Dancing dolphins

Dolphins jumping from the water to touch a ball, swaying their bodies to music, kissing people and solving math by tapping their tails have made the dolphinarium（海豚馆） in Peace Park an attraction for children. Seals and sea lions also perform.

Hours:        10:30 am, 4:00 pm, and 7:30 pm

Admission: 20 yuan for adults and 10 yuan for children.  

Welcome to City Year UK

       City Year UK is founded on the belief that young people can change the world. As “near peer” role models and tutors, our volunteers support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to enjoy and succeed at school. But that’s not all. Over the course of their City Year, they also have the opportunity to develop as leaders, with the passion, values, experience and skills to go on to lead change in their communities long after their year of service.

Our Goal

     Our mission is to inspire the role models to help children in need succeed in school:

We give our volunteers the training and personal development they need to become powerful and effective leaders.

We show the power of individual action to drive collective impact.

Our Values

    PROGRESSION: we are devoted to the personal and professional development of all.

ACTION: we don’t just talk, we do. We are always ready.

EXCELLENCE: we struggle for nothing less, no matter where we start.

Our Future Plans

       We believe that the cumulative (渐增的) effect of the work of many devoted people and organizations can have a great impact. We are committed to increasing opportunities for young people to “act” and to create more hope.

     Our ambition is that, by 2020, 10 years after launching in the UK, we will have at least 500 young people a year serving around 40,000 children across five cities.

Our History

       Click here for further information about our history, development and achievements.

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C．Web Id: MLV6567730                    D．Web Id: MLV6559374

2.How much will a pair of boy shoes size 10 cost you in the Huge Yard Sale?

A．$ 1.              B．$0.25.            C．$ 10.             D．$ 12.

3.Which of the following ways can help you learn more about a dog?

A．Visiting www. Lulu.com.                   B．Visiting www. eliveauctions.com.

C．Calling 989-295-7158.                    D．Email to gmoorel902@ blumail.org.

4.What do we know from Elive Auctions?

A．The prices can not be changed.             B．Generally goods there are expensive.

C．There're also books about sports.           D．Goods are mainly about sporting ones.

The Museum of Childhood is spread over 4 floors, with the first floor acting like a balcony around the edge of the building, so you can look down over the ground floor central hall with the shop, Information Desk, and Benugo Café.

The museum of Childhood is housed in a large Victorian building in east London. It has been on this site since 1872. It has undergone refurbishment (翻新) and reopened in 2006 and an elevator now makes all floors accessible.

This is not a quiet place and children are allowed to have fun here. Child safety is extremely important and a member of staff remains by the front door at all times. Also, note the “Code of Behavior” notices, which include: children under 12 must be supervised by an adult; no eating in the galleries, and no running.

Toy exhibits are in glass cases and there are plenty of low-level exhibits for younger children to see. The glass cases have lots of thought-inspiring questions on them to encourage discussion between adults and children. When you or the children need some quiet time, there are sofas at either end of the second floor with reading books available.

Pros: Many free activities for kids

Cons: Can be too warm inside

Visit Duration: 1.5 hours

Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.   

Last admission is 5:30 p.m.

The Museum is closed on 25 and 26 December and 1 January every year.

Admission: Admission to the Museum is free. There is a small charge for some activities.

1.In the Museum of Childhood, ______________.

A．people can reach any floor by elevator

B．there are sofas at either end of the first floor

C．there are exhibits on the museum history

D．the Information Desk can be found on each floor

2.The Museum of Childhood may be attractive to  _________.

A．parents who only have children under 12

B．children who are fond of toy exhibits

C．parents and children who need quiet time

D．kids who like playing games with their parents

3.What is the disadvantage of the museum?

A．Low-level exhibits are too boring.

B．Children may feel slightly hot in it.

C．Parents have to stay with their kids.

D．No staff members attend to the kids.

4.What information can we get about the museum?

A．All the activities for children are free.

B．The museum is located in west London.

C．Children are allowed to enter after 5:30.

D．The museum is unavailable on Christmas Day.

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1.What are these ads for?

A．Food you can order for delivery.            B．Places to go on vacation.

C．Things on sale in a big store.               D．Special offers at a shopping center.

2.Which of the following is true according to the ads?

A．Spending $50 means 3 hours of free parking.

B．One person can buy 5 tickets for the price of three.

C．At Mike’s Café, people can get a free drink after spending $6.

D．After buying two CDs, you can get another two CDs for free.

3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned at this mall?

A．Toy store.         B．Music store.        C．Restaurant.        D．Clothes store.

4.We can know from this passage ________.

A．you won’t get a free soft drink unless you spend more than 10 dollars on the meal.

B．if you buy a book there, you may pay less than half the price.

C．you may get a free one if you buy a shirt, or a tie, or a pair of shoes.

D．there is more than one theater in the center.

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 week !

It’s 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. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner !

1.Which of the following is TRUR 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.

2.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

3.If you want to be a member of the Club, you must _____.

A．be an Internet user                      B．be permitted by your parent

C．have a big sum of money                  D．be in your twenties

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.

6-Day Trek（艰苦跋涉）in the Highland National Parks

Destinations: Saigon —­ Cat Tien National Park —Buon Ma Thuot —Lak Lake — YokDon National Park

Estimated trekking time: Average 4-5 hours／day

Summary: This trip is ideal for those who love trekking in natural forests. From the southern part of Vietnam up to the central highlands, you will cross through two national parks. There will be opportunities to see wildlife and challenge yourself physically at a moderate（中等的）level.

Indulge yourself in the beauty of nature, escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, rediscover yourself in the natural world and refresh both mind and body.

Highlights:

·Private tour

·Walk through the forest to a fascinating and beautiful wetland area. If you are lucky, you may be able to see many different kinds of animals using only binoculars（双筒望远镜）.

·Night time wildlife-spotting excursion（远足）

·Elephant riding

Includes:

·Travel insurance

·Private transportation

·English-speaking guide

·Guest house-twin shared room

·Meals as indicated in the itinerary（旅行日程）

·Elephants

·Canoe

·Mineral water

·Entrance fees & all permits

Excludes:

·Surcharges for other guides in other languages, festival season and peak season surcharges, which will be advised at time of booking

·Visa

·Gong show（80 USD／show）

·Tips

·Personal expenses

1.In the forest, tourists will be able to­­­­______.

A．have barbeques with natives

B．ride elephants

C．play with wild animals

D．race in canoes

2.Visitors may have to pay extra fees for____.

A．permits                               B．meals and water

C．a Gong show                           D．an English-speaking guide

3. This advertisement is especially targeting visitors_____ .

A．from other countries

B．who love wildlife

C．who enjoy country life

D．interested in hiking in forests

Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2012: More than 200 B&Bs（bed & breakfast）across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for your stay at their lowest prices! Don’t miss it. Just collect the vouchers（活动券）in our B&B Daily printed from 01/04/2012 to 07/04/2012 and book the stays for your travel following the terms and conditions below:

The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning.

The offer is of two kinds: ￡20 per room, valid（有效的）during stay period of 02/04/2012—31/05/2012 and then again 01/09/2012—31/10/2012；￡35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/06/2012—31/08/2012.

The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.

The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B&Bs before 28/04/2012.

Each voucher can only be used by the holder to book one room for one night.

If voucher holders book either the ￡20 or ￡35 per room per night, any additional services such as lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge. But these are not required in order to take up the offer. Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available.

Vouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve（保留）the right to charge at full price for every night of stay.

Vouchers may not be used together with any other offer.

The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking. Additional ￡10 may be paid to confirm（确认）the booking and will be returned on arrival.

The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders’ bookings for people under the age of 18.

1.How much should be paid for a two-night stay in October 2012 at a chosen B&B?

A．￡30             B．￡35             C．￡40             D．￡70

2.What right do the B&Bs reserve?

A．To charge extra ￡10 for bookings with no vouchers.

B．To charge at full price for stays not confirmed.

C．To request extra charges as tips.

D．To refuse bookings for guest under the age of 18.

3.By taking up the offer, the voucher holders can choose to ______ .

A．have lunch or evening meal without paying extra money

B．book either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&Bs

C．use the B&B offer together with other offers

D．book the stays through B&B Daily

ARIZONA

Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly

The Deal：A one­night stay at the historic lodge(小旅店)starts at $59 for a single room, $65 for a double room, and the lodge offers half­day tours of Canyon de Chelly($41 for adults and $32 for children under 12.)

Details：Hotel taxes are an additional 17.1 percent.

Time：Nov. 1,2006­Mary. 31,2007

Contact：800/679－2473，tbirdlodge._come

CALIFORNIA

Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe

The Deal：The Fall Getaway package includes a three­night stay in a lakeside cabin for two people, an Emerald Bay sightseeing for two, free breakfast and lunch. Rates are $299 per couple—saving of up to $400.

Time：Through Dec. 15,2006.

Detail：Hotel taxes are included.

Contact：800/23­TAHOE，zephyrcove._come

NEVADA

MonteLago Village at Lake Las Vegas

The Deal：A one­night stay at the Mediterranean­style MonteLago Village, 17 miles from Las Vegas, and coupon tickets(优惠票)for ice­skating and skate rentals. Rates start at $65 per person.

Time: Nov. 17,2006­Jan. 15, 2007

Details：Hotel taxes are an additional 12 percent.

Contact：866/399­2753，montelagovillage._com

YELLOWSTONE

Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel

The Deal：A two­night stay, breakfast daily, full­day ski rental, unlimited ice­skating and skates, and a book of Yellowstone photos. Rates start at $ 119 per person.

Time：Jan. 1­Mar. 2,2007

Details：Hotel taxes are an additional 8 percent.

Contact：866/439­7375，travelyellowstone._com

1.A couple, with their 13­year­old son, had a half­day tour of Canyon de Chelly without stay on Nov. 13,2006.They should pay________.

A．$114             B．$189             C．$177             D．$123

2.If a couple wants to have a cheap 3­day trip, they had better contact________.

A．800/679­2473                          B．866/399­2753

C．800/23­TAHOE                          D．866/439­7375

3.If you are interested in ice­skating, you may find more information in________.

A．travelyellowstone._com & montelagovillage._com

B．montelagovillage._com & tbirdlodge._com

C．tbirdlodge._com & zephyrcove._com

D．zephyrcove._com & travelyellowstone._com

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