◆Day 14 Beijing—UK 

Fly back to the UK,arriving home later the same day filled with happy memories.

Do you want to visit Disney World? However, will you worry about your pet if you go to Disney World? To meet the needs of these people, a pet hotel has been built near the Disney World Resort in Florida.

   The new pet hotel is named Best Friends Pet Care Resort and it is mainly open to dogs and cats. It has an area of 4,645㎡. About 270 dogs and 30 cats can be kept there at the same time. Besides dogs and cats, it can also provide services for birds, pigs and rabbits. However, it can’t take care of snakes and turtles(乌龟) now.

   Best Friend Pet Care Resort is a very expensive hotel. There are several types of dog rooms, such as rooms with air-conditioners（空调） and VIP rooms. There is even a “private dog park”. Owners can have a high-quality vacation with their dogs there. The cats are kept in the “Kitty City”. The “Kitty City” is very comfortable and clean. Workers there will clean it once a day.

   Apart from having good equipment, Best Friends Pet Care Resort also have other plans to meet the psychological (心理上的) needs of pets. Workers play music to the pets, walk with them, play with them and even read stories to them before they go to bed.

   “We aim to make sure that pets will have a fun vacation here, just like their owners at Disney World,” said the manager of the resort.

1.How many kinds of animals can be kept in Best Friends Pet Care Resort?

A. Three.   B. Five.   C. Six.   D. Seven.

2.About Best Friends Pet Care Resort, which of the following is NOT true?

A. It covers about 4,645 ㎡.    

B. It can keep more than 300 pets.

C. Owners don’t need to pay much for keeping pets there.

D. There is a “private dog park” in the resort as well.

3.How often do the workers clean the “Kitty City”?

A. Once a day.   B. Twice a day.  C. Once a week.  D. Twice a week.

4.Workers from the pet care resort read stories to pets in order to          .

A. provide pets with good equipment  

B. meet the psychological needs of pets

C. teach pets to learn more knowledge 

D. make pets’ owners satisfied with their service

5.What’s the best title for the passage?

A. Relationship between Owners and Pets 

B. Popular Pets All Over the World

C. How to Take Care of your Pets        

D. Pet Care Resort in Florida

Ice Hotel Quebec, located 30 minutes west of Downtown Quebec City, Canada, is only open during the winter season. The hotel is made entirely of ice. The two galleries at the Ice Hotel Quebec feature events such as ice painting and ice sculpture(冰雕) competitions.

         Things to Do

         Guests have a choice of different winter vacation activities, including cross-country skiing, ice skating, dog sledding (狗拉雪橇)， ice fishing and sliding(滑行). Ice Hotel Quebec has a sauna( 桑拿浴)，so remember to pack your bathing suit.

         Rooms & Suites(套房)

         The hotel offers 18 rooms and 14 theme suites built from 12,000 tons of snow and 400 tons of ice. The walls at Ice Hotel Quebec are four feet thick and allow the hotel to keep a temperature of -2℃ to -5℃.

         The furniture at the hotel is made of snow and ice, including the beds. The beds are equipped with a thick foam mattress(泡沫床垫)and an extra thick sleeping bag. That is enough to prevent you from catching a cold.

         Vacation Tip

         Ice Hotel Quebec offers 30-minute guided public tours daily from 10:30am to 4:30pm. It costs $15 CAD for adults, $7.5 for children (under eight), $13for studentsseniors (above sixty), and $42 for families.

         Plan This Vacation

         Ice Hotel Quebec-Canada will be open for its sixth season from January 5^th to April 1^st. Costs for overnight stays start at $199CAD per person.

         If you’re looking for something really different to do on your next trip, think creatively and plan to visit the truly unusual Ice Hotel Quebec!

1.If you visit the Ice Hotel, you can enjoy the following EXCEPT___________.

A. going fishing                             B. going skating

C. appreciating ice sculptures             D. holding an ice party

2.Sleeping is not a problem in the Ice Hotel because ____________.

A. the rooms are made of ice

B. the temperature is as high as -2℃

C. the sleeping bags are warm

D. the walls are four feet thick

3.If Mr. Smith attends a 30-minute public tour with his wife and seven-year-old twin sons, he should pay at least_________.

A. $37.5 CAD              B. $45 CAD                 C. $42CAD                  D. $199 CAD

C

Many people think that the most popular way of communicating with other people is through the mouth. But what they don’t know is that actual communication using mouth accounts for only around 10% (or even less) of all the means to communicate a message.

Moreover, you can never determine the honesty of people by what they say alone. In fact, words expressed through mouth do not reflect what people really think or feel. The only way you can determine their true inner feelings and thoughts is by reading their body language.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you can “see through” the emotions of other people? For example, you ask a person if he can do an important task. He says “OK”. But deep inside, you are questioning yourself, “Is he really willing to do this job?” or “Does he have the confidence to finish this task?” You can’t question him directly because that would be like belittling him. And even if you ask him those questions, his replies will not tell you what he really feels or thinks.

Then what is the final solution? Here are just a few of the magic tricks you’re about to discover：

◆Actions to make someone like or trust you.

◆How to win in a negotiation(谈判).

◆How to attract the opposite sex using body language.

◆How to increase your sales using body language.

◆How to help you find out who is telling a lie.

And a lot, lot more!

Body language is very easy and fun to learn. With this book, you will make body movements to achieve the success you’ve always longed for. Do yourself a big favor and get a copy of Body Language Magic.

Welcome to Australia

The Great Outdoors

Australia is the world’s oldest continent and indigenous Australians have one of the world’s oldest culture．

In Australia you will see unique plants and animals and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world．Many parks have information centres offering advice on where to go, what to see and how to see it--for both your personal safety and to protect our sensitive, natural environment．

Banks and Money Matters

Banks are generally open between 9:30am and 4pm on Monday to Thursday and 9:30am and 5pm on Friday．

Foreign currency or traveller’s cheques can be changed at all banks and some of the larger hotels．There are currency exchange facilities at all international airports．

___________________

Take care! Our sunlight is very strong and you can get sunburnt．

For best sun protection, it is advisable to wear:

l  A broad-brimmed hat

l  A shirt with a collar and sleeves

l  Sunscreen with high protection factor．

Swimming

We have so many beautiful places to swim--beaches, lakes, rivers and creeks．

l  Many of our waters are safe for swimming, but if you have any doubts, ask before entering the water．

l  Most of our popular ocean beaches have patrols with life-saving service．Red and yellow flags mark the area that you are advised to swim within．

l  If there are no flags and no life guards on the beach, talk to local people about the best areas to swim．

Staying Safe on the Roads

l  Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road．

l  For safety, everyone in the car, including children, must wear a seat belt．

l  Motor cyclists and bicyclists are required to wear a helmet．

l  Watch out for native animals crossing the roads, especially at night．Road signs are erected in places where animals are commonly seen．

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

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

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