AMERICANA HOTEL CRYSTAL CITY

Convenient location 5 minutes from Washington ,D.C. and one block to Crystal City Metro, Crystal City Underground. Alexandria. Free Parking, free Deluxe Continental breakfast and complimentary（收费的）Hotel Shuttle(区间公共汽车) Service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

14000 Jefferson Davis Hwy(endurance on S. Eads St.)

Phone (703) 979-3722

DAYS INN ARLINGTON

Days Inn Arlington is located two miles from the Pentagon ,Lincoln Memorial .There is a restaurant which serves American style food ,plus two meeting rooms and an outdoor pool. Complimentary shuttle service runs to the Rosslyn Metro Station. Complimentary parking is available on the property .An experienced staff welcomes our guests.

Phone（703）525-0300

THE HIGHLANDER MOTOR INN

Comfortable rooms at moderate prices. Convenient location only minutes away from Washington area attraction. Near VA Square Metro Station and Ballston Commons Shopping Centre. Free continental breakfast， free parking.

Phone(703)524-4300

HYATT REGENCY CRYSTAL CITY

Conveniently located next to Washington National Airport and two miles from Washington D.C.  Complimentary Shuttle to and from National Airport, metro, local restaurants and shopping .Experience a view to remember at our rooftop restaurants “Chesapeake Grill”. Call for Reservations.

Phone(073)418-12341

1.Which hotel does not provide service to drive its guests to the airport or metro stations?

A. Americana Hotel Crystal City B. Days Inn Arlington

C. Hyatt Regency Crystal City D. The Highlander Motor Inn

2.If you want to stay in a hotel which provides free parking and free breakfast , which

telephone numbers will you ring to ask for further information?

A. (703)525-0300 or (703)979-3722

B. (703)524-4300 or (073) 418-12341

C. (073) 525-0300 or (703) 418-12341

D. (703)979-3722 or (703)524-4300

3.Which hotel is close to airports?

A. Days Inn Arlington  B. Hyatt Regency Crystal City

C. The Highlander Motor Inn D. Americana Hotel Crystal City

SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

Captain Good Fellow

Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Good Fellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, Free.

Walking Tour of the Town

Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!

Films at the Museum

Two European films will be shown Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.

International Picnic

Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 pm.

Take Me out to the Ballgame

It’s October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold, don’t forget sweaters and jackets.

Do You Want to Hear “The Zoo”

“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US concert tomorrow night at 8:00 at Rose Hall, City College.

1. You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food____.

A．at the front entrance of City Hall

B．at the Ballgame

C．at 5:00 pm

D．at Central Park on Saturday

2. The Redbirds ballgame_____.

A．is in the afternoon                      B．is outside

C．is at the gate                           D．might be cold

3. “The Zoo” is _____.

A．a park with lots of animals

B．US concert

C．a music group

D．going to give the concert at 8:00 am

1.Once you join the club today, you will be offered all except _________.

A．one month free membership              B．2 free T-shirts

C．2 free personal training hours              D．2400 Yuan

2.According to this text, the gym _________.

A．is at the centre of the downtown area

B．is far away from the downtown area

C．takes in anyone

D．provides one month free membership always

3.If you apply for half a year’s membership, you should pay_________.

A．2400 Yuan                             B．more than 2400 Yuan

C．less than 2400 Yuan                      D．nothing

4.The writer seems to hope that _________.

A．More people will be interested in the Better Body Gym

B．More people will join the Better Body Gym

C．More people will be fond of losing weight

D．More people will contact with the Better Body Gym

International students in Christine Rhodes’ English class in Australia share their favorite places they have visited in Australia.

Canberra, the nicest city in Australia.   

Siggi Siebold from Germany

I went for a short holiday to Canberra because my son lives there. It’s the nicest city in Australia, a little bit similar to Cairns. There’re lots of big rivers and trees around the city.

The small city of Mount Isa

Indra Ekanayake from Malaysia

I came to Mount Isa six months ago. It’s a long way from Brisbane-about 2,000 km .It’s a small city, with a population of 21,000, but it has all the basic facilities(设施)such as a hospital, six schools and supermarkets. It’s a mining city. It’s hot and gets little rain. There’re two big lakes to keep the rainwater for drinking for the city.

Lake Moondarra and a mine

Ida Robb from Indonesia

In Mount Isa, there’s a dam called Lake Moondarra. On the weekend you can go there with your friends. People go fishing and even catch a crocodile. There’s a big mine in Mount Isa. Many people come to work in the mine and earn much money. It isn’t a beautiful green place, but many people love it.

My impression(印象)of Sydney

Namfon Pitaxsin from Thailand

The fist time I came to Australia, I was happy. I traveled to Sydney. Four million people live there ,and many are  Asians. I saw the harbor (港口)，Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Opera House and I went to see the koalas and kangaroos in Taronga Park Zoo. After that I went to the Thai restaurants. There is a revolving (旋转的) restaurant, so you can eat and see the city.

1.Why did Siggi Siebold go to Canberra?

A．Because it’s the nicest city in Australia.

B．Because her son lives there

C．Because it is similar to her hometown

D．Because there’re lots of rivers

2.According to Indra Ekanayake, Mount Isa______

A．is a famous harbor in Ausralia

B．has a large population

C．probably doesn’t have enough drinking water

D．doesn’t have enough basic facilities

3.Where is Lake Moondarra?

A．In Canberra.       B．In Mount Isa.       C．In Brisbane.        D．In Sydney

4.The first time Namfon Pitaxsin went to Australia, she________

A．saw some special Australian animals

B．met more Americans than Asians

C．ate in a revolving restaurant

D．enjoyed the music in the Opera House

5.How many cities does the passage mainly talk about?

A．Two              B．Three            C．Four.             D．Five

Terrafugia Company has said that its flying car, named Transition, has successfully finished a 37- second test flight

On March 5, 2009, at Plattsburgh International Airport in New York. It was piloted by Phil Meteer, the company's chief pilot.

Transition is a two-seat airplane that can take off and land at airports as well as drive on roads.  

The company said that the flying car can travel at speeds up to 115 mph for 450 miles in the air, drive at highway speeds on the ground, and fold up(折叠) to fit in a garage (车库) 81 inches wide, and 80 inches high.

This could be used in hospitals to transport patients so as to avoid road traffic. It may start running on wheels, and when it gets to traffic lights it can fly overhead the lights and keeps its way forward. So it’s good news to avoid traffic  problem and the traffic accidents.  

But some people say this is a going airplane rather than a flying car, at least on the appearance. Anyway, we are happy for scientific-technical progress, what a fantastical world in the near future!

1. This kind of new machine is made by ______.

A．Phil Meteer

B．Terrafugia Company

C．Plattsburgh International Airport

D．both A and B

2. ___ people can sit in Transition.

A．3                B．5                C．4                D．2

3. Transition can travel ____ miles every hour in the air .

A．115              B．120              C．450              D．480

4. Which of the following sentences about Transition is not true? __________.

A．It can be folded up.

B．It can both run on the ground and fly in the sky.

C．It is used in hospital now.

D．It looks like a plane .

King’s College Summer School is an annual(每年的) training programme for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centres are also organized. This year’s summer school will be from July 25th to August 15th. More information is as follows.

Please write to: Thompson, Sanders

1026 King’s Street New York, NY 10016, the USA

E-mail: KC-summer-School@yahoo.com

1.You can most probably read the above in a _____.

A．newspaper        B．travel guide        C．telephone book     D．textbook

2.If you live in your uncle’s home in New York, you just need to pay the school _____.

A．$200             B．$300             C．$500             D．$900

3.It’s true that______.

A．trips to museum and culture centers are part of the program

B．only the top students can take part in the program

C．King’s College Summer School isn’t in New York

D．only the teachers of King’s College give courses

4.We can learn the following from the passage except _____.

A．the time of this year’s summer school

B．the courses of this year’s summer school

C．the address of King’s College Summer School

D．the telephone number of King’s College Summer School

Classified Ads Business Opportunities

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For sale. Near station.

Call Dora 6041360

WEST COAST FAST FOOD

For sale. Upscale quick food.

Most popular in county.

Only serious inquiries.

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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

Poster 1

I am a journalist living in Barcelona and I would like to travel exchanging my apartment. I have an apartment in the city center with 2 bedrooms. You can get to the airport by bus or taxi in 20 minutes. And there is a metro station really close to the apartment. The area has many shops, theatres, bars and restaurants.

Poster 2

I am looking forward to exchanging my apartment in Madrid for yours in a nice location in Beijing. It’s a really nice apartment in the centre of Madrid, within walking distance of the main attractions. You can walk to the Puerta del Sol, Royal Palace, Opera, Plaza Mayor, etc. in a few minutes; everything is so close! The apartment has all the facilities（设备）and it is very modern.

Poster 3

Hello, I am a Canadian IT professional and accounting student looking for a room in Wudaokou or other areas near ShangDi (my office location). I want to pay 1,400 RMB to 2,500RMB depending on the room and location. I can sign a contract for at least three months. My email address: vhjvm3584098242@hous.craigslist.org.

Poster 4

My 21-year-old son Matthew would like to visit China in the spring for three to four weeks. If you can offer him a safe, clean, cost-free place to stay, I will offer you or your family a stay at my second home 28 miles outside of Reno, Nevada, USA. This is a single-story home on the edge of the desert. You have access to 70 acres of land, clean air and clean water. Fishing and golfing are available nearby. I will provide transportation to the home, and pick you up when you have finished. My son Matthew is honest, safe and clean-living.

Reply to: hbxdd-3537187673@hous.craigslist.org.

1. Poster 1 mainly focuses on the apartment’s ________.

A．low rent          B．large space        C．quality facilities     D．convenient location

2.Which of the following is TRUE of the Puerta del Sol?

A．It’s a district of Madrid.                  B．It’s a main attraction in Madrid.

C．It’s the name of the apartment.            D．It’s an attraction outside of Madrid

3.Where is the house in Poster 4 located?

A．In a stadium.                           B．In the centre of desert.

C．In the countryside.                      D．In an area of the downtown.