There is a lot of talk these days about how kids should be interested in science. Here’s an area of science for everyone, and these cool new books might inspire you to discover your inner scientist.
Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled by Catherine Thimmesh, 58 pages, ages 9-12
Seeing a picture or a model of a dinosaur, do you wonder how anybody knows what they look like? After all, nobody has seen a living dinosaur. This book explains how scientists and artists work together to re-create dinosaurs. As scientific discoveries have been made, the models have changed. Scientific tests may one day expose what a dinosaur’s coloring was, but now artists have to use their imagination to determine how these huge creatures looked.
Beyond the Solar System by Mary Kay Carson, 128 pages, ages 10-13
This book takes readers back to the beginnings of space exploration—thousands of years ago, when people began star observation—and forward to today’s search for planets in distant parts of the Milky Way. Along with history lessons, readers get 21 activities, such as making a black hole and creating a model of Albert Einstein’s universe using a T-shirt. The activities are perfect for cold winter days.
Ultimate Bugopedia by Darlyne Murawski and Nancy Honovich, 272 pages, ages 7 and older
If you’re always on the lookout for butterflies, this book is for you. Hundreds of color photos of common and unusual insects fill this hardcover. There are fascinating stories related to the photos. For example, do you know an insect feeds on the tears of Asian cattle? There’s a question-and-answer section with an insect scientist and advice on how to help preserve endangered insects.
Journey Into the Invisible by Christine Schlitt, 80 pages, ages 9-12
If you use a magnifying（放大的）glass, you know a leaf looks quite different. This book explains what microscopes do and then shows what happens to things around the house when watched with this amazing scientific tool. The bacteria in your mouth, when magnified 20,000 times, look a bit like swimming pool noodles. Fascinating photos are paired with suggestions about how to learn about the world around you, just by looking a little closer. 
小題1:Kids interested in pre-historical animals might read ______.

A．Ultimate Bugopedia

B．Beyond the Solar System

C．Journey Into the Invisible

D．Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled

小題2:Beyond the Solar System is mainly about ______.

A．space exploration	B．the Milky Way
C．history lessons	D．Albert Einstein’s universe

小題3:From the passage, we can learn that ______.

A．butterflies are fond of the tears of Asian cattle

B．scientists have discovered the dinosaur’s coloring

C．microscopes can present you with an amazing world

D．man has explored the black hole for thousands of years

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

A．compare features of different books

B．inspire people to become scientists

C．teach children some knowledge of science

D．recommend new science books to children

FREE $ 10 Gift Card with ANY Purchase at CVS
September 4, 2013 by Michelle
New Plink members are invited to join and make any purchase at CVS to get a $10 gift card from your choice at places like Amazon.com, Target, Walmart, Kohls, Starbucks and more!
Just sign up with Plink, then make your purchase. You’ll receive 1,000 points in your Plink account --- enough to redeem (兌換) for a $10 gift card!
※ New Plink members only, one sign-up bonus per person.
※Plink Member must link a credit or debit card and make a purchase at CVS by Sunday, 9/15 11:59 EST.
※ Purchase is necessary (after the member links a credit/ debit card to their Plink account) to qualify for the bonus 1,000 Plink Points by Sunday, 9/15 11:59 EST.
※Bonus 1,000 Plink Points will be awarded within 7 business days of the transaction posting date.
※ CVS purchases that occur on 9/16 or later will not qualify the bonus.
I happen to love Plink because they make it easy to earn without doing anything extra!
小題1:What is the first step to get the gift card?

A．Link a credit or debit card.	B．Make a purchase at CVS.
C．Open a bank account.	D．Sign up with Plink.

小題2:CVS customers can get the gift card when their purchases happen on _________.

A．9/14/2013

B．9/16/2013

C．9/17/2013

D．9/18/2013

小題3:Which of the following statements is true?

A．Goods at CVS are always sold at discounted rates.

B．New Plink members have the chance to get two gift cards.

C．The bonus is enough to be exchanged for a $ 10 gift card.

D．The bonus can be sold for $ 10 whenever you like.

Homestay UK/Great Britain
Here you will find a selection of homestay hosts and host families in the UK. If you want to learn more about the British host family of your choice, please click on information at www. Homestaybooking. Com. You will then see a personal introduction of the UK homestay host. If you don’t want to search yourself, just register for free and receive our matching recommendations.
Chika and Tara from London, the United Kingdom
Information about the homestay host
Chika is 28 years old. She is away from home most of the time. Tara is 18 years old. She is at home every day. They both speak English.
Chika and Tara’s guests can stay for at least 5 nights and up to a maximum of 365 nights. Chika and Tara have no children living at home. It is a non-smoking residence(住宅). No pets live in this household.
Information about the homestay accommodation
The accommodation is in London. The name of the neighborhood is Greenwich. The distance to the city center is 1.6km. The next access point to public transport is at 15 m distance.
Three guests can stay in Tara and Chika’s house at the same time. The following accommodation is generally available:
Single room with shared use of the family bathroom
*Size: 12.0 ㎡
*Facilities: desk, Internet access, mirror, hairdryer and wardrobe(衣櫥)
*Price per night per person: ￡20.00 per night(one single)
Twin room with shared use of the family bathroom
*Size: 15.0 ㎡
*Facilities: TV, desk, Internet access, mirror, hairdryer and wordrobe
*Price per night per person:
￡20.00 per night(one guest)
￡17.00 per night(two guests)
The room charge includes the following services: Internet access, regular room cleaning, breakfast, free use of the washing machine.
Additional available service at an extra charge: Pick-up service(￡60.00 one-way); Lunch(￡6.00 per person per day); Dinner(￡6.00 per person per night)
Vegetarian(素食的) meals are available.
小題1:Chika and Tara’s house would be a good choice for _______.

A．a(chǎn) pet lover	B．a(chǎn) heavy smoker
C．a(chǎn) person who eats no meat	D．one who needs a one-night stay

小題2:What do we know about Chika and Tara’s house?

A．It lies in the center of the city.

B．It is not far away from Greenwich.

C．Public transport is convenient there.

D．The distance from the house to London is 1.6 km.

小題3:If Mary chooses a twin room and pick-up service(two-way), how much should she pay per day?

A．￡140.

B．￡137.

C．￡80.

D．￡77

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小題1:This advertisement aims at calling on people to ________.

A．a(chǎn)ttend full-time universities

B．work part time to further their education

C．improve their education at home to get better jobs

D．earn their degrees in different ways that suit them

小題2:Which of the following is NOT clearly mentioned in this advertisement? 

A．The way how you will get your degree.

B．Tuition price.

C．The hot fields you will be preparing yourself for.

D．The length of time it will take you to get a degree.

小題3:What does the writer of this ad intend to say by naming General Electric, IBM, Ford, etc.?

A．To show that their training is widely used in the country.

B．To show that the training program is fully supported by famous companies in the U. S.

C．To prove the value of their training in every area.

D．To show the importance of getting recognized by the most famous companies.

小題4: How many ways are mentioned in the ad for people to get in touch with the Harcourt Learning Direct?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

Hong Kong plays host to exciting events ranging from colourful festivals to world class arts and sports events. When planning your next visit，be sure to include these signature events in your plans.




小題1:Where can sport lovers order tickets for sports events?

A．At www．hkticketing．com．

B．At www． hksevens．com．

C．At Hong Kong Stadium．

D．At Auditorium，Kwai Tsing Theatre．

小題2:How much should you pay at least to attend both the jazz concert and Writer’s Block?

A．HK $260.

B．HK $310.

C．HK $440.

D．HK $500.

小題3:In which event can audience see Woody Allen in person?

A．Affordable Art Fair.

B．Jazz Concert— HKCO + Howard MeCrary.

C．Writer’s Block.

D．Hong Kong Sevens 2014.

Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids’ interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings (簽名) by children’s favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.
Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They’ll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
小題1:If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit ________.

A．a(chǎn)n art museum	B．a(chǎn) hands-on science museum
C．a(chǎn) Youtheater	D．a(chǎn) natural history museum

小題2:What can kids do at a Youtheater?

A．Watch puppet making.	B．Give performances.
C．See dinosaur models.	D．Look at rock collections.

小題3:What does “hands-on science” mean in the last paragraph?

A．Science games designed by kids.	B．Learning science by doing things.
C．A show of kids' science work.	D．Reading science books.

小題4:Where does this text probably come from?

A．A museum guide.	B．A tourist map.
C．A science textbook.	D．A news report.

Here are some advertisements taken from a newspaper.
（1）
Dear Drew Carter,
Your first year on this earth has been a pleasure ride for all of us. We love you!
Dad and Mom
and many friends
（2）
Lawlis---Clarke
The Doctor Virgil and Marjorie Lawlis are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Diane Susan to Mr. Robert Brent Clarks, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Clarks of Herford, Texas.
A spring wedding is planned in House.
（3）
Isbell---Foss
Mr. and Mrs. Davis K. Isbell announce the marriage of their daughter Dang to Mr. Stanley Foss, son of Mrs. John Sipe of Ada, Minnessota.
The wedding will be early April at Abiding Love Lutheran Church.
（4）
Story－Kurio
Miss Stephanie Story and Mr. Todd Warren Kurio were married on February 5, at half past seven o'clock in the evening in Highland Park Prebytefian Church in Dallas, Texas. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Brue Story Jr. of Dallas. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stanley Kurio of Austin.
小題1:What would be the best title for the first advertisement?

A．We Love You	B．Happy lst Birthday
C．One Year Old	D．Our One-Year-Old Son

小題2:Lawlis and Clarke are going to get married___________.

A．in a church	B．where Clarke’s parents live
C．a(chǎn)gainst their parents' will	D．to Lawlis’ parents' joy

小題3:Who are now married couple?

A．Lawlis and Clarke	B．Dang Isbell and Foss
C．Story and Kurio	D．The text doesn't say.

小題4:Who got or will get married in spring?

A．Not only Lawlis and Clarke but also Isbell and Foss

B．Neither Lawlis and Clarke nor Isbell and Foss

C．Either Isbell and Foss or Story and Kurio

D．Neither Lawlis and Clarke nor Story and Kurio

BORDER CROSSINGS While there are no restrictions on the amount of money that you can bring across the border, you must report to both the US and Canadian border services amounts equal to or greater than $10.000. PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS（免稅）ON PURCHASES AMERICANS RETURNING TO THE US Less than 48 hours: $ 200 US 48 hours or more:  $ 800 US duty-free personal exemption. next $ 1.000 US at 3% Including up to 100 cigars and 100 cigarettes. CANADIANS RETURNING TO CANADA Less than 24 hours: $ 50 CAN 48 hours or more:  $ 400 CAN Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes. 7 days or more: $ 750 CAN Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes. DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR BORDER CROSSING LAND OR SEA TO THE US(INCLUDING FERRIES) A valid passport or passport card, or a NEXUS card. (A NEXUS card is a Trusted Traveler Program that provides quick travel for pre-approved, low risk travelers through special lanes.) A recent Washington State, New York or BC driver’s license. Note: Children 15 years of age and younger require only a birth certificate or copy.(Certified copies are not required but are advised.) AIR TRAVEL TO THE US A valid passport, an Air NEXUS card, or a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document.

小題1:If a Canadian who is on a 7-day trip to New York buys $ 800 CAN worth of goods, how much should he pay tax on when returning home?

A．$ 800 CAN

B．$750 CAN

C．$ 400 CAN

D．$ 50 CAN

小題2:For an American citizen on a 2-day tour of Canada, how much tax does he have to pay on $ 1.600 US worth of purchases when returning to the US?

A．$ 24 US

B．$ 48 US

C．$52 US

D．$ 200 US

小題3:What documentation should a couple with a 7-year-old child carry when they drive a car from Canada to America?

A．A BC driver’s license, an Air NEXUS card, and a birth certificate.

B．An Air NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document, and a birth certificate.

C．Two valid passport cards and a certified copy of a birth certificate.

D．A NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document., and a certified copy of a birth certificate.

Every year holidays Broughton teams up with Sopraviva Trekking to offer twelve days of unforgettable adventure in a tropical rain forest．Depending on where this year’s rain forest adventure is located, you may be going to Borneo, Malaysia ,Indonesia,or even to the greatest rain forest of them all, the mighty Amazonian forest．
You will fly with your fellow adventurers to one of our special base camps at the edge of the forest, where you will be given five days of survival training ,and talks on the local wildlife by trained and experienced experts．You will also go on walks which take you deeper and deeper under the forest canopy until on your final night you camp out in the rain forest itself．
Then you transfer by bus into the forest itself．If you go on one of the Asian holidays, you will have to walk the final miles to the camp site itself, to avoid disturbing the local ecology．All of the Sopraviva sites have been carefully built to conform with the latest regulations, and to cause the minimal amount of disturbance to the local wildlife．
From the camp ,you will go on daily walking tours to experience for yourself the beauty and diversity of the forests, and plants and vegetation that can be found nowhere else on the planet．Remember that these adventure holidays take you deep into the wilderness ,and they are not suitable for families with young children or for anyone who is not physically able to meet the demands of this kind of adventure．Also remember that in order to preserve the delicate ecological system that you will be walking through ,no more than two dozen guests can stay at any camp at one time, so if you want to go on one of these very special holidays ,you will need to book early!
小題1:If you want to go on the camp ,you will first have to          ．

A．a(chǎn)ttend talks on the local wildlife

B．have survival training

C．walk the final five miles

D．book beforehand

小題2:What does the organizer of the camp mainly stress?

A．Disturbing the local ecology．

B．Preserving the forest environment．

C．Private possessions and possible dangers．

D．The survival training

小題3:Go on daily walking tours and you’ll enjoy         ．

A．the wilderness	B．the Amazonian forest
C．the Asian forest	D．the forest canopy

小題4:Which of the following people is/are allowed to enter the forest?

A．A family with young kids．

B．A person with physical problems．

C．Walking tourists．

D．Cyclists．

小題5:Which of the following is true of the holiday camp?

A．It is free of charge

B．It lasts 12 days．

C．It is organized by Broughton．

D．It attaches little importance to ecology．

More than 50 people have responded to an advertise for "one of the most relaxing jobs on the market" - a bathtub TESTER.
Bathstore is seeking a Bathroom Executive Officer (BEO) to test their range of products.
It is sure to give the perfect candidate a stress-free life and possibly some pruned fingers and toes.
And 12 month contract role pays a yearly salary of ￡6,000, plus bathroom installation worth ￡6and products worth ￡4,000 to trial.
For those expecting an easy life, this job isn't all about splashing around in the suds or playing with a rubber duck.
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing written reports and analysis on the overall bathing experience.
However, all that boring stuff can be done from the comfort of your own home.
That's because Bathstore will regularly install their new baths into the BEO's home "ensuring that this is one job that can be taken lying down".
Before you apply, make sure you meet the criteria, which is to be laid back, relaxed and bubbly!
Bathstore's chief marketing officer Claire Bayliss said: "We are dedicated to making dream bathrooms easy, from design to installation, and this appointment demonstrates our commitment to deliver quality products and expert advice.
"We've already received some great applicants for the BEO position and will be looking to produce a short-list in the upcoming weeks.
"We're really looking forward to filling the role and won't rest until we find the right candidate".
Other possible best jobs in the world range from a chief funster to a taste master.
小題1:what is the advantage of the job for the perfect candicate?

A．He will lead a stress-free life.

B．He can have their fingers and toes washed.

C．He can do the job at home.

D．He can do the job comfortably.

小題2:How much money will the successful candidate earn per year?

A．more than￡6,000	B．no more than￡4,000
C．less than ￡6,000	D．a(chǎn)s much as ￡4,000

小題3:What should the successful applicant do for the job?

A．deliver quality products and expert advice.

B．write reports and analyse the overall bathing experience.

C．install the new baths into their homes.

D．a(chǎn)dvertise the new baths according to their experience.

小題4:What can be inferred from the passage?

A．The job is not as relaxing as the advertisement says.

B．No people have applied for the job.

C．The company will have a rest until we find the right candidate

D．Claire Bayliss is in charge of designing and installing the bathtub.

小題5:What is true according to Claire Bayliss?

A．Before you apply, make sure you meet the criteria .

B．They have found the right candidate.

C．Expert will give them advice on how to design the bathtub.

D．They are committed to delivering products of high quality.