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WE BUY MACHINE TOOL COMPANY NYC will buy machine tools.

Reply 7832673                            MODERN BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT

For sale. Near station.

Call Dora 6041360

WEST COAST FAST FOOD

For sale. Upscale quick food.

Most popular in county.

Only serious inquiries.

Call 3421557                              FAMOUS DELI

For sale.

Quick takeover and catch the season.

Owner will train. Very profitable.

Call Rity 2299689

WANT TRUCK BUSINESS

Doing containers.

Import / export, 1 truck or many.

Call 3328725                              GOURMET SHOP in the heart of wealthy neighborhood is looking for buyers for this outstanding operation.

Call Greg 5755718

Aunold Bread Clearwater Flamust SELL some financial possession.

Call Walter 5304017                        AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS NOW FOR SALE will talk deal if terms are agreeable.

Call Mr Kent 9497221

WANT TO OWN A BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT

Good location and good service

Call Stein 6560232                          If you own a small successful business but have no time for yourself, I am an honest woman looking to become a working partner in your business.

Call Mrs Meikle 4783784

1.If you want to buy an automobile business, you should call __________.

A．3421577          B．6560232          C．9497221          D．3328725

2.Whom should Dora call?

A．Mr Kent          B．Stein             C．Walter            D．Mrs Meikle

3.How many selling ads are there in the chart?

A．Four             B．Six               C．Eight             D．Ten

NOTICE 

DO NOT FISH FOR FOOD,  FISHERMAN!

FOR YOUR OWN HEALTH              

FISH FROM THESE WATERS SHOULD NOT BE EATEN              

BECAUSE OF MERCURY (水银)  POLLUTION     

Office of Land and Forests

1.Where would people see the notice?

A．On a fish farm                          B．At a local office

C．In a fish market                         D．On the office walls

2.The notice tells people___________.

A．not to fish from these waters

B．not to put mercury into these waters

C．not to cook the fish they catch here

D．not to go near these waters

3.The notice is given because ___________.

A．the land and forest are polluted by mercury

B．it is right to catch fish from these waters

C．people may be ill by eating the fish they catch

D．these waters are full of dirty things

4.After the fisherman read the notice, they will feel____________.

A．happy            B．excited           C．interested         D．disappointed

Where can you find a nice place to relax on holiday for both you and your children? Well, I suggest you try the beautiful and green Isle of Wight (IOW). The Isle of Wight is one of the main tourist attractions. Here is some information on a few of the attractions on the IOW.

Dinosaur Isle

It is located in Sandown, a seaside town on the southeast coast. It's a large, lovely museum, both fun and educational. Here you can see a large fossil collection of all kinds of dinosaurs, as well as a gift shop. You can walk into the past and then the future, learning about the history and the development of the civilization of dinosaurs that lived 120 million years ago.

Robin Hill Country Park

The park is in the beautiful countryside, and is suitable for children's parties and games. It has five new gardens, and offers great opportunities to see and take pictures of the rare red squirrels.

The West of the Wight

Here we have the Marine Aquarium, the Archaeology Exhibition and the Model Railway. They offer another opportunity to combine fun with learning. This is a great place to see ancient boats crossing the narrow strait between the island and the mainland.

The Wight Bus Museum

This museum is run completely by unpaid volunteers. It has a bus collection stored in what was once a warehouse(仓库). Most of the buses in the museum date back to around the 1910's.

With all of these choices, what are you waiting for? IOW Tourism welcomes you!

1.Where can you learn something as well as have a good time?

A．Dinosaur Isle and Robin Hill Country Park.

B．Dinosaur Isle and the West of the Wight.

C．The Wight Bus Museum and Robin Hill Country Park.

D．The Wight Bus Museum and the West of the Wight.

2.It can be learned from the passage that ____.

A．those running the Wight Bus Museum work for free

B．on Dinosaur Isle we can learn about all kinds of animals

C．there are five new gardens on Dinosaur Isle

D．the Wight Bus Museum can be visited free of charge

3.The purpose of this passage is to ____.

A．show the development of tourism on the IOW

B．tell readers what is worth visiting

C．attract readers to come to the IOW

D．advise readers how to relax on holidays

4.You can read this article in a ______.

A．travel magazine                         B．science journal

C．book review                           D．film advertisement

London is a huge city with more things to do than anywhere else. With the London Pass, you get free entry to over 50 specially selected places with one purchase. In the list you’ll find:

●19 historic buildings

●22 museums and art galleries

●8 tours, cruises and walks and leisure activities

●13 places of interest including ships and aquariums

●12 restaurants and services

The London Pass offers not only great value and convenience , but also enables you to beat the queues at selected attractions. There are also special offers such as discounts at restaurants and theaters , where the attraction is normally free to the public. The London Pass also gives you great offers such as a free guided tour. So whether you prefer museums or cinemas, galleries or ice skating or zoos, with the London Pass there really is something for everyone.

You can buy Adult or Child passes for 2, 3 or 6 days. See all ticket prices below and choose what you need.

You can contact us by sending emails or making calls.

Please call 1-888-254-0637

Outside the US please call 00-800-84468370 or +1 210 507 5997

VIP reservations: Contact a Customer Service representative at 1-866-270-2849

NOTE: If your reservation is made prior to Jan 15^th, 2013, email sales@previewhotels.com.

1.With the London Pass you can probably do all the following things for free EXCEPT_________ .

A．see famous buildings                     B．stay at hotels

C．go boating                             D．join in entertainment activities

2.According to Paragraph 2, with the London Pass, visitors ________ .

A．won’t have to pay for guided tours

B．can eat meals for free at some restaurants

C．will be fined unless they wait in line

D．won’t be allowed to travel alone

3.How much should Mr King pay for the London Pass 2 days if he goes with his wife and 7-year-old son?

A．$174             B．$236             C．$244             D．$270

4.What can be inferred from the passage?

A．The London Pass has discounts for students.

B．16 year olds can enjoy the London Pass 2 days Child.

C．Children under 5 don’t need the London Pass.

D．The London Pass cannot be bought on weekends.

5.If you are a VIP customer, you can reserve by calling ______ .

A．1-888-254-0637                        B．00-800-84468370

C．+1 210 507 5997                       D．1-866-270-2849

Canada, the world’s second-largest country, has a massive Atlantic coastline (海岸线). So, the best way to experience it is by car.

★ One week

Cross over to Wolfville and the Bay of Fundy via HWY 12. Spend a day criss-crossing the country roads and grassy hills of Cape Blomidon to catch some of the most impressive views of the Fundy tides (潮水).

The next day, drive east, stopping at wineries (酿酒厂) and shopping for unique jams and other local foods at Tangled Garden, where you can also cool down with a herb-flavored ice cream.

Drive through the rural roads and maybe get lost on the way to Maitland to sign up for a day of white-water rafting, which can be relaxing and one of the most exciting experiences in your life.

On the last day, head back to Halifax via east coast Martinique Beach, one of the longest beaches in Nova Scotia, a beautiful place for stretching legs and bird watching.

★ Two weeks

With more time, you can go directly up to Cape Breton, along the circuitous (迂回的) roads of the “Cabot Trail”, over high sea vista points, where you have to watch for moose (驼鹿) on the road.

Those with more time can go to Newfoundland and continue on the “Viking Trail” that links the Gros Morne National Park with Leif Eriksson’s historic Viking settlement.

★ When to go

Outside of June to October the coast will be extremely cold and most businesses will be shut.

★ Where to stay

● Lennox Inn 1791 (Lunenburg): Canada’s oldest continually operating hotel.

● The Olde Lantern Inn & Vineyard (Grand Pre): in the heart of winery and Fundy tide country.

★ Where to eat

● Fleur de Sel (Lunenburg): widely considered this coast’s finest restaurant.

● Hall’s Lobster Pound (Hall’s Harbour): pick your lobster, get it boiled and enjoy it on a park bench.

1.If choosing the one-week tour, you are advised to start from       .

A．Wolfville                              B．Maitland

C．The Bay of Fundy                        D．Halifax

2.If you intend to go for a drive along the coast in Canada, you should go there       .

A．in January         B．in May            C．in July            D．in November

3.We can infer from the passage that       .

A．white-water rafting is quite exciting

B．moose can be seen in large numbers in Newfoundland

C．people can be easily lost along the roads of the “Cabot Trail”

D．Lennox Inn 1791 is Canada’s oldest hotel

Argosy Christmas Ship Festival

Seattle      December1—December 23, 2010

The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival is a ship –to –shore holiday celebration that has become a local Northwest tradition. Aboard the Christmas Ship , some of the finest Northwest choirs(唱诗班) sing holiday greetings . These performances are broadcast via speakers to bonfire(篝火) sites and to other boats participating in the parade.

Holiday Island Lights Festival

Friday Harbor, Sand Juan Island       December 1—December 31, 2010

An island-wide holiday tradition that includes local businesses decorating contest, a tree lighting ceremony on Dec . 4 with shops staying open until 7:00 pm. On Dec. 11 a Lighted Boat Parade starts the evening, to be followed by the Santa ship coming into Friday Harbor for the children , shops staying open until 7:00 pm . Dec 18-19 Roche Harbor’s Christmas Festival begins at 3:00 pm and will include artists booths, Victorian carol singing , story telling, theater and dining.

Christmas Lighting Festival

Leavenworth        December4—December 19, 2010

This old –fashioned Lighted Farm Implement parade, which expressed its admiration for the Yakima Valley’s agricultural heritage, including entries with up to 35,000 lights decorating the tractor, plow or thresher of your choice! Pre-parade activities include a Christmas Tree Ceremony and other special entertainment before the parade. Join us and you’re sure to enjoy the carolers dressed in traditional clothing as they wander through out the Downtown area.

Holiday with Lights

Federal Way      December 10, 2010—January 1, 2011

With over a million twinkling lights displayed throughout the park, your heart will be filled with cheer and the spirit of the season! Holiday light displays, festive music and strolling caroler, visit with Santa, enchanted village rides, and much more.

1.Which of the following festivals lasts the longest?

A．Argosy Christmas Ship Festival              B．Holiday Island Lights Festival

C．Christmas Lighting Festival                 D．Holiday with Lights

2.If you want to attend a Lighted Boat Parade, you should go to _______.

A．Seattle           B．Leavenworth       C．Friday Harbor      D．Federal Way

3.If you want to learn something about agriculture heritage, you will possibly attend___.

A．Argosy Christmas Ship Festival              B．Holiday Island Lights Festival

C．Christmas Lighting Festival                 D．Holiday with Lights

4.If you plan to attend one of the activities on Christmas Day, you will have ______choice(s).

A．one              B．two              C．three             D．four

Welcome to one of the largest collections of footwear (鞋类) in the world that will make you green with envy. Here at the Footwear Museum you can see exhibits (展品) from all over the world. You can find out about shoes worn by everyone from the Ancient Egyptians to pop stars.

1. Where would you find a famous singer’s shoes?

A．Room 1.                              B．Room 2.

C．Room 3.                              D．The Footwear Library.

2.All exhibits in each room _____.

A．share the same theme

B．have the same shape

C．are made of the same material

D．belong to the same social class

3.Which of the following is true according to the text?

A．Room 2 is the most visited place in the museum.

B．Researchers come to the Footwear Library for data.

C．The oldest exhibits in Room 1 were made in the 1950s.

D．Room 3 has a richer variety of exhibits than the other two.

4. The purpose of the text is to get more people to _____.

A．do research                           B．design shoes

C．visit the museum                        D．follow celebrities

The Book of Life

So far, scientists have named about 1.8 million living species(物种), and that’s just a small number of what probably exists on Earth. With so many plants, animals, and other living things coveting the planet, it can be tough to figure out what type of grass is growing by the roadside or what kind of bird just flew by.

A soon-to-be-started Web site might help. An international team of researchers has announced the creation of Web-based Encyclopedia(百科全书) of Life ( EoL). The project aims to list every species on Earth in a single, easy-to-use reference guide.

To get the encyclopedia started, the creators will use information from scientific databases (数据库) that already exist. And eventually, in special sections of the site, non-scientists with specialized knowledge will come to help. Bird-watchers, for example, will be able to input what birds they’ve seen and where. To make sure the encyclopedia is accurate, scientists will review much of the information added to it.

As the EoL develops, you might find it useful for school projects. The site will feature (以……为特色) special pages for kids who are studying ecosystems in their neighborhoods. Another convenient feature of the EoL is that you’ll be able to pick the level of detail you want to see to match your interests, age, and knowledge.

It now takes years for scientists to collect all the data they need to describe and analyze species. The creators of the Encyclopedia of Life hope that their new tool will speed up that process.

1.The Web-based EoL aims to__________ .

A．find out what covers the earth

B．list all living things on Earth

C．work out the number of birds

D．save the existing plants

2.One characteristic of the EoL is that__________ .

A．it is run by school students

B．it focuses on different types of grass

C．it provides different levels of information

D．it allows non-scientists to review its data

3.In the last paragraph, "that process" means__________ .

A．analyzing species                        B．creating a new tool

C．collecting data                          D．describing species

A Book Review — The Snake-Stone by Berlie Doherty

The setting: Urban England (the cities), but also rural England (the countryside) including remote English villages.

The theme: The main theme is a teenage search of self-discovery, in this case the search for a mother from whom the hero was separated at an early age. Its other concerns are love, getting on with others, being persistent and courageous and trying to deal with doubts, troubles and worries. As the book moves to a close, James' swimming coach says to him: "You are not like a kid obeying instructions any more. You are diving like a young man who knows where he is going."

The characters: James is the hero of the story. He is a championship diver, and has a comfortable life with his foster parents (养父母). Yet he also has the qualities to take him on a long journey to find his birth mother. The other characters in The Snake-Stone, James' parents, his diving instructor, best friend, the villagers, people he meets on his journey, are pictured realistically.

The turning point: The turning point in the story comes while James' foster parents are away in London, and he wonders about the identity of his birth mother. The only clue he has is a fossil, "the snake stone" which she left behind along with a note on which she had written: "Take good care of Sammie. It was written on a torn envelope with parts of an address still there.

The journey: Instead of going to London, James decides to find his birth mother. With help from his geography teacher, James sets out for the remote country village where his mother might be found. James has painful, challenging, but also humorous and happy travels. The mother he finally meets, Anne, has a minor yet powerful voice in the novel. He comes to understand why she left him at a stranger's door fifteen years before. Although the meeting is not long, it leaves him with a feeling of completeness. As a journey of self-discovery The Snake-Stone also provides its readers with a happy ending. Its hero says, on returning to his foster parents, "I was home."

1.What is the main theme of the novel?

A．Life with foster parents.                  B．Life in the world of diving.

C．A journey of self-discovery.                D．A travel around the country.

2.What do the coach's words in Para. 2 suggest?

A．James is a successful diver.                B．James is a hopeful swimmer.

C．James is an outgoing young man.            D．James is an independent young man.

3.The snake stone in the novel is ____________.

A．a stone with an address on it               B．a clue left by the birth mother

C．a gift from the swimming coach             D．a fossil left by the foster parents

4.Which of the following is true about the novel?

A．The story has a sad ending.

B．The story takes place in the city of London.

C．The characters are vividly described.

D．The turning point comes after the hero meets his birth mother.

Take Action for a Better World: Volunteers Needed

Six months’ preparation in Denmark: Africa studies, team work combined with social work risk group teenagers.

Six months’ community work in Malawi in people to people projects: Child Aid, HIV/AIDS Fights and Teacher Training.

Qualifications：18 years, hard-working and social engagement.

Please contact us by email：takeaction@betterworld.com

Part-time Work with Exchange Students

YOUTH International is a non-profit high school foreign exchange student organization. We welcome teenagers from over 80 countries worldwide and provide host families. The Community Representative (代表)is a part-time position designed for people with a strong desire to do something rewarding in the community and earn some extra money.

Applicants(申请人) best suited for this work should enjoy teenagers, have a strong interest in cross-cultural communication, and feel comfortable networking. Full training and support will be provided through branch offices throughout the U.S Positions available in most states.

If interested, please email staff@youth.org or call 888-123-9872.

International Summer Job

Hi, I’m an ESL student in China. I’m 20, quiet and polite, and I speak reasonable English. I am looking for a summer job in an English-speaking country. I can teach Chinese or do house and garden work, and cook Chinese dishes. Can anybody offer me a Job? I don’t need to earn much, just enough in 2 months (July-August) to pay for my return ticket to China. My goal is to improve my English and see a bit more of the world.

My email is : ram3462@hotmail.com

Call for Native Speakers of English

I am looking for native speakers of English to join in an experiment. This experiment is carried out over the Internet. You don’t need any specific knowledge other than understanding and speaking English at a native level. The first task will take you around 15 minutes. After this task, you can decide whether you want to continue the experiment. The tasks involve reading texts and designing questions and answers.

If you are willing to help me , then please email me : club3864@hotmail.com

1.Who is suitable to work as a Community Representative in YOUTH International?

A．One who enjoys working with teenagers from different countries.

B．One who hopes to take action in fighting against diseases

C．One who has a strong desire to improve his or her English

D．One who wants to earn some pocket money in the program

2.Where will Jack, a volunteer, receive the training before he is sent to work in Malawi?

A．In some local offices in the U.S

B．In an ESL organization in China

C．In a preparation program in Denmark

D．In an exchange student center in Africa

3. If Mrs. Black in the U.S hopes to learn some Chinese at home, she may contact__________.

A．takeaction@betterworld.com              B．ram3462@hotmail.com

C．club3864@hotmail.com                  D．staff@youth.org

4.What are volunteers for an experiment over the Internet supposed to do?

A．To interview people online.                B．To do some housework

C．To offer advice on child Aid                D．To provide language exercises