Every day we are adding more and more vacation ideas, destinations, tours, and articles. As you explore our website，you will find there is an ever-growing collection of things that will help make your vacation easier and more affordable．
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小題1:Which of the following shows the organization of the text?(P=Paragraph)


小題2:What does the writer want to do by writing this text?

A．To give people tips on family vacations．

B．To offer travelers featured destinations．

C．To attract readers to surf a tourist website．

D．To introduce hidden gems for traveling．

小題3:What can we learn from Guest Articles?

A．steps to sign up for the family vacation website．

B．Tips on keeping up with new travel information．

C．Tips and tricks for a comfortable trip.

D．Tricks for enjoying a free family vacation．

小題4:Which isn’t the benefit that the website brings to us?

A．We can get discounted Tours and Attraction Passes

B．We can get some information of new tours and programs

C．We can have our Passes in hand when starting off．

D．We can enjoy a family vacation with leg work．

Teen Climbing Camp 2010
This 5-day climbing camp is suitable for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 who have an interest in rock climbing. The climbing days are designed for beginners and those who have some basic experience in a gym or outdoors. Participants will find themselves challenged physically and mentally.
Rock Dimensions camps are designed to be a positive and memorable experience by providing healthy communication between participants, individual goal setting, and challenges that lead to personal growth.
Dates
Monday, June 29-Friday, July 3
Monday, July 27-Friday, July 31
Locations
Climbing Tower at Footsloggers
Linville Gorge and Table Rock area
Local climbing areas near Boone
Responsibilities
Participants will meet Rock Dimensions guides at our location each morning and at the end of each  day. Rock Dimensions will provide all climbing items, including a safety rope, a helmet and climbing shoes for each participant. Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch, water, small backpack, appropriate clothing, and personal items like sun cream, etc.
Pre-camp planning
Participants will receive the following information in their registration(注冊(cè)) packet Medical Form, Responsibility Agreement, Clothing/Equipment List, and Directions.
Cost
$575/person for the 5-day camp
$325/person for the first 3 days
Anyone interested in participating in just the last two days of the camp should call to discuss pricing and necessary skills/experience.
小題1:According to the text, Rock Dimensions camps will _______.

A．probably impress participants deeply

B．provide a few competitions

C．help the participants set their life goals

D．check the records of personal growth

小題2:What of the following do participants need to bring with them?

A．A safety rope.

B．A helmet.

C．Climbing shoes.

D．Appropriate clothing.

小題3:If Paul wants to participate in the climbing camp from July 27 to July 29 and his brother from July 27 to July 31, it will cost them _______.

A．575 dollars

B．650 dollars

C．900 dollars

D．1,150 dollars

小題4:What can we infer from the text?

A．Some experience is required of the participants.

B．It’ll be hard for teens to experience the climbing.

C．Parents are required to stay with their children.

D．Guides will talk about the prices with parents.

BDU — www．chinadaily．corn．cn / bdu CHINA DAILY LANGUAGE
BDU — BUSINESS DAILY UPDATE
Want to know the dynamic pulse of China’s economy?
Get a glance of the most important business activities taking place here every day
through Business Daily Update, a service offered by China Daily information via the World Wide Web．
Placed under 10 categories, over 25 news items appear each day with the top three events
highlighted all in English．Business Daily Update is just a few mouse clicks away．
Subscribe to BDU for an annual fee of US $240．Email and fax services are also Available
upon request．
For more information, please contact Business Daily Update:
Tel: （010）64941107, （010） 64924488 ext．2000; Fax: +86-10-64941125
Email: bdu@chinadaily．com．cn;URL:http://www．chinadaily．com．cn/bdu
小題1:If you get into BDU, you can ________．

A．get the information of the latest business activities taking place in China

B．get the most important business information in the world

C．know more than what you expect in China

D．get all the information in China Daily

小題2:This advertisement will be very helpful to ________．

A．Chinese people	B．foreign travelers
C．foreign business people	D．China Daily reporters

小題3:To get the information from BDU every day, you must ________．

A．understand Chinese

B．know something about the mouse

C．know how to operate a computer

D．how to use a fax machine

Fucheng Garden Villas is situated along the North 4 th Ring Road , just 2 kilometres east away from the Asian Games Village with easy traffic connection. It is 5 kilometres from the Beijing Lufthansa Centre.
Fucheng Garden Villas occupies an area of 34.7 hectares, over 80% of which is covered by trees and green, just like a garden in the city.
All the 108 villas were designed by American Company IDI, in American style, luxurious besides comfortable.
All materials of the construction and decoration as well as equipment are famous American products.
From now to July 31st, preferential（優(yōu)惠）prices for sale and rent are offered. You can move into Fucheng Garden Villas on signing an agreement.
Bank will provide a 50％ mortgage（抵押）for 5 years.
Overseas sales License: NO. 124.
Developer: Beijing Hongda Read Estate Co. Ltd.
60East, North 4th Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
Tel:（8610）64967050  64967049
Fax:（8610）64933575
（From Wednesday, June 25, 1997 CHINA DAILY）
小題1:The advertiser is _________.

A．Fucheng Garden Villas

B．American Company--IDI

C．Beijing Hongda Road Estate Co. Lid

D．The Beijing Luftthansa

小題2:How many hectares is Fucheng Garden Villas covered by trees and greens?

A．6.94	B．More than 27.76
C．27.76	D．80%

小題3:According to the advertisement, which of the following statements is NOT true?                                

A．From June 25 to July 31, 1997, you can buy or rent the Fucheng Garden Villas with a low price.

B．You can’t move into Fucheng Garden Villas before signing agreement

C．If you haven’t got enough money at the moment, you can’t buy the Villas

D．Not only equipment but also all materials of the construction and the decoration are made in America

OSCAR THEATRE
BOOKING
- in person
The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 am-8 pm.
- by post
Stating the performance and choice of seats, enclosing a cheque, postal order, or your credit card details to Oscar Theatre Box Office, PO Box 220, Main street. All cheques should be made payable to Oscar Theatre.
- by telephone
Ring 0844 847 2484 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard accepted).
- on-line
Complete the on-line booking form at www.oscartheatre.com.
DISCOUNTS
Saver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday inclusive, and for all matinees(下午場(chǎng)). Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students.
Supersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until one hour before the show (subject to availability).
Standby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible(有資格的) for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.
Group Bookings: there is a ten per cent discount for parties of twelve or more.
Schools: school parties of ten or more can book $9 tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.
Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
小題1:How can you pay for a ticket when you book by post?

A．By visiting the website of a post office.

B．By going to you local bank in person.

C．By enclosing your MasterCard in an envelope.

D．By providing your credit card information.

小題2:What benefit can bookers enjoy according to the text?

A．A group of ten adults going to a performance can claim a discount.

B．A school party of 15 persons that book in advance pay $135 in total for a performance.

C．Someone accompanying a wheelchair user to a performance receives a discount.

D．An 18-year-old teenager is eligible for Saver discounts.

小題3:According to the text, who can get Standby tickets?

A．Full-time students buying tickets 45 minutes before a performance begins.

B．65-year-olds buying tickets an hour and a half before a performance begins.

C．Theatre-goers who are unexpectedly unable to be present at a performance.

D．Anyone who buys tickets an hour before a performance begins.

Mattel Inc. is recalling 4.4 million Polly Pocket toys with magnets（磁鐵）after some of them caused serious injuries to children who swallowed magnets that fell off.
Tiny magnets inside the toys may fall off without being noticed by parents and babysitters. The magnets can be swallowed or placed in children’s noses or ears. When more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestine perforation（腸內(nèi)穿孔）which can be deadly.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission（CPSC）received 170 reports of the small magnets coming out of these recalled toys. There were three reports of serious injuries to children who swallowed more than one magnet. All three suffered intestinal perforations that required operation. A 2-year-old child stayed in hospital for seven days and a 7-year-old child was hospitalized for 12 days. An 8-yeal-old child was also hospitalized.
The recalled Polly Pocket toys contain plastic dolls and accessories（附件）that have small magnets. The magnets measure one-eighth inch in diameter and are fixed in the hands and feet of some dolls, and even in the plastic clothing, hairpieces and other accessories to help the pieces stay on the doll or the doll’s house.
The model number is printed on the bottom of the largest pieces on some of the toys. Contact Mattel if you cannot find a model number on your product to determine if it is part of the recall. Polly Pocket magnetic toys currently sold in stores are not included in this recall. The model numbers included in the recall are: B2632, B3158, B3201, B7118, G8605, H1537, H1538 and H3211. The toys were on sales in department stores and toy stores from May 2006 through September 2009 for between $15 and $30.
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel for the return of the toys. For more information contact Mattel at 888 597-6597 anytime or visit the company’s Web site.
小題1:The main purpose of the passage is       .

A．to criticize Mattel Inc. for their bad products

B．to inform readers of Polly Pocket toys recall

C．to warn readers the danger of swallowing magnets

D．to suggest some ways to return Polly Pocket toys

小題2:What did the writer use to show the danger of the problem toys?
a. figures         b. quotes（引言）   c. serious cases
d. description of possible injuries        e. description of operation scenes

A．a(chǎn)bc

B．a(chǎn)bd

C．a(chǎn)cd

D．a(chǎn)ce

小題3:The word “recalling” in the first paragraph can be best explained as        .

A．taking back

B．destroying

C．giving up

D．examining

小題4:All of the following points are covered in the story EXCEPT        .

A．the danger of small magnets

B．the ways of returning Polly Pocket toys

C．the methods of recognizing a recalled Polly Pocket toys

D．the apology made by Mattel Inc.

Read the following advertisements:
AD1
The Michael Jackson "Michael09" T-shirt is a great way to remember an American music legend!
We also sell Jackson's Thriller album. Why not turn up the volume on your CD player or iPod and dance around the house in this original（最先的） Michael Jackson T-shirt? Michael Jackson Tee is available in sizes S–XL, in White, Red or Pink. Printed on junior cut fitted T-Shirt.
Limited edition, selling quickly–Michael Jackson Tee will ship on Friday, July 3. Order yours today before they sell out.
Phone: 414-479-9860
Price: $21.99
AD2
Music Skins–Vinyl protective covers for laptops（筆記本電腦）, with images of your favorite musicians. Protect your laptop with our long-lasting music skins! Music Skins LLC produces high quality skins that are easy to remove, so you can change skins whenever you want! It doesn't matter what kind of computer you have. You might be a country music fan or a rock music lover; a fan of reggae(雷鬼音樂)or pop music. Music Skins LLC has something for everyone!
Phone: 646-827-4264
Price: $39.99
AD3
Earn up to $25,000 a year as a Medical Transcriptionist!
No experience is needed. Work the hours you choose. Train at home in your spare time. The medical profession needs skilled transcriptionists. So if you can type, or are willing to learn, we can train you to work at home doing medical transcriptions from tapes dictated by doctors. Get free information!
At-Home Profession Corp．
Call Toll Free 1-800-475-0100 or visit www. athome. com
小題1:By dialing 414-479-9860, a fan of Michael Jackson can buy________ from the seller.

A．a(chǎn)n iPod

B．a(chǎn) CD player

C．a(chǎn) Thriller album

D．a(chǎn) music skin featuring the star

小題2:Which of the following descriptions of "Music skins–Vinyl protective covers" is true?

A．They are of the best quality.

B．They need to be changed constantly.

C．They have skins for all laptop models.

D．They don't have skins for classical musicians.

小題3:How much do you have to pay for a "Michael09" T- shirt in red (size XL) and two music skins with images of Madonna?

A．$39.99

B．$83.97

C．$61.98

D．$101.79

小題4:The best title of the 3rd advertisement would be ________.

A．Training at Home

B．Working at Home

C．Recording Work

D．Learning at Home

If you want to attend the hottest events of 2014, don’t waste your time looking through dozens of hotel options（選擇）or vacation packages. Instead, look to cruise ships（坐航游）that can ferry you to and from the most expected holiday, sporting, and cultural events of the year.
Here’s a look at the some of the most popular:
Australian Open in Melbourne (January 13–26, 2014)
Tennis fans worldwide are eager for the tickets to matches at any one of the four annual Grand Slam events: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open. In January 2014, luxury cruise line Silversea will offer fans a three-night pre-cruise package to the 109th Australian Open in Melbourne. Silversea passengers will attend third round singles matches at Rod Laver Arena on January 17 and 18 before taking the 382-passenger Silver Shadow for a special 15-night Melbourne to Bali voyage.
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro (February 28–March 4, 2014)
Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival is one of the most popular celebrations of its kind in the world, drawing two million visitors each and every day of the festivities that include parades, street fairs, and costume balls. Holland America’s Maasdam will spend three days in Rio during Carnival as part of its 26-day Amazon & Carnival Explorer journey.
2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil (June 12–July 13, 2014)
If you’re a soccer fan that came up empty in the search for a hotel room for the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Rio de Janeiro, there’s still hope. Book MSC Cruises’ 18-night Miami to Rio voyage aboard Divina. The ship departs Miami on May 24 and arrives in Rio just in time for the World Cup.
New Year’s Eve in Hong Kong (December 31, 2014)
Hong Kong is a magical destination（目的地）and New Year’s Eve festivities and fireworks pull out all the stops to make a holiday trip to that city even more attractive. Crystal Cruises’ all-inclusive luxury ship, Symphony, will spend two nights in Hong Kong-- and celebrate New Year’s Eve Chinese-style—during its 15-night holiday voyage that leaves Bangkok on December 21. This roundtrip voyage also calls on Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam.
小題1:According to the passage, which of the following ships will take the longest time of voyage?

A．Silver Shadow.

B．Maasdam.

C．Divina.

D．Symphony.

小題2:The events that will take place in Rio de Janeiro in 2014 are ___________.

A．Carnival and FIFA World Cup

B．New Year’s Eve fireworks and Carnival

C．the Australian Open and Grand Slam events

D．New Year's Eve fireworks and FIFA

小題3:Where does this passage probably come from?   

A．In a sports magazine.	B．In a textbook.
C．In a science report.	D．In a travel brochure.

小題4:The main purpose of the passage is to ___________.

A．give information about the hottest events of 2014

B．introduce cruise ships to some big events of 2014

C．describe the most popular tourist destinations in 2014

D．persuade readers to take cruise ships for 2014 holiday

For kids and many adults, a San Diego vacation means theme parks and other attractions. Before heading to a park, call or check its website for updated hours of operation; many parks have seasonal or holiday hours. Ticket prices listed here are for general admission, single-day use only.
Sea World San Diego
A 6-minute ride called Journey to Atlantis, which is to open in late May, tells the legend of the island nation. After the ride of Greek fishing boats, folks can visit a new exhibit of dolphins, which have not been on display at the park since 1998.
DETAILS: General admission is $46.95 for adults, $37.95 for children aged 3-9, free for children 2 and younger. 1-800-380-3230 or www.seaworld.
San Diego Zoo
There’s not much in the way of new attractions. The zoo has a baby panda, Mei Sheng. Nighttime Zoo, a program popular with families, starts June 26.
DETAILS: General admission is $21 for adults, $14 for children aged 3-11, free for children 2 and younger. 1-(619)-234-3153 or  www.sandiegozoo,org.
Maritime (海的) Museum of San Diego
The HMS Surprise, the 18^th-century British warship featured in the film Master and Commander, is on exhibit through Nov. 30.
DETAILS: The ship is in use for tours from 9 am to 8 pm daily. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children aged 13-17, $5 for kids aged 6-12, and free for kids 5 and younger. 1-(619)-234-9153 or www.sdmaritime.org.
Old Town Trolley Tours
Visiting relatives or friends in San Diego? They can get a hometown pass and ride for free with your paid admission.
DETAILS: The main ticket booth (售票廳) is in Old Town at 4010 Twiggs. Hours are from 9 am to 5 pm, daily $25. www.historictours/sandiego.
小題1:The purpose of this passage is to _____.

A．warn

B．a(chǎn)muse

C．persuade

D．guide

小題2:If you want to enjoy the performance of dolphins, you should go to _____.

A．Sea World San Diego	B．San Diego Zoo
C．Maritime Museum of San Diego	D．Old Town Trolley Tours

小題3:If a couple visits San Diego Zoo with their children, one aged 3 and the other 2, the admission will be _____.

A．$ 35

B．$ 49

C．$ 56

D．$ 70

Grand Opening
Bentwood Truck Museum
Saturday, November 8, at 10:00 A. M.
After eighteen months of hard work by more than 100 volunteers, the Bentwood Truck Museum is ready to open. The old factory had been scheduled to be destroyed. When Roger Haygood heard about the plan to tear down the building, he bought it so that he could store his collection of old trucks there. Then he had the idea of turning the building into a truck museum.
During the past year and a half, the old building has been transformed into a treasure chest of memories. Instead of a dark and dull house, the building has become a cheery, bright home for all kinds of trucks from the past. The museum now houses 68 trucks, and we hope to have even more soon. There is a 1959 school bus, a 1942 bakery truck, and a 1937 fire engine. Our oldest vehicle is a 1919 milk truck. Our newest vehicle is a 1966 tow truck.
You can take a ride on a fire truck, a mail truck, or an ice-cream truck. Rides are $ 2.00, but you can get a ticket for a free ride at any grocery store in Bentwood.
Help us celebrate our grand opening by bringing your family and friends! There is something to interest everyone who attends. The Bentwood Truck Museum is a special piece of our history.
To get to Bentwood Truck Museum, take Route 29 (Kingston Highway) to Palmer Street. Go south on Palmer Street for one block and take a left onto Norman Drive. You will see the museum building and the amusement park on your left. Parking is available across the street, on your right.
小題1:Where is Bentwood Truck Museum?

A．On Norman Drive.	B．On Palmer Street.
C．On Kingston Highway.	D．On Route 29.

小題2:What is special about this museum?

A．It is built on the ruins of an old building.

B．It offers visitors free rides to the museum.

C．It exhibits trucks dating back to about 100 years ago.

D．It's transformed from an old factory by volunteers.

小題3:What's the purpose of writing this passage?

A．To introduce the old history of Bentwood Truck Museum.

B．To persuade readers to attend the opening of the museum.

C．To explain why Bentwood Truck Museum was set up.

D．To call on the visitors to take a ride in old trucks.