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 five 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.

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小題1:The one who puts on the first advertisement probably wants to     .             

A．rent a beautiful flat of her own in Happy Valley

B．find another lady to share the cost to rent a flat

C．share her room in a flat with whoever has no pet

D．find a maid to look after herself

小題2:According to the advertisements, you may    .

A．buy an old picture for $140	B．call 25720836 to see a beautiful park
C．buy two armchairs for $400	D．hire a maid by paying $6800

小題3:If you want to buy some old furniture, you should    .

A．get in touch with NOVA ELECTRONICS

B．call 2524-5867 any day except Monday

C．do it before you move to another place

D．call either 2524-5867 on Monday or 2521-6011 on Saturday

小題4:Once you get a part-time job in NOVA ELECTRONICS,     .

A．you will be given 14 days off each year besides weekends

B．you will get $10230 each month no matter how experienced you are

C．you have to work at least 4 hours a day

D．you should write a letter of application to Mrs. G. Chan

From school to band practice, the Venturi Eclectic is an Earth-friendly way to get where you want to go. This battery-powered, zero-emission (meaning it doesn't pollute the air) vehicle runs mainly on renewable energy. Solar panels on the Eclectic's roof absorb sun rays when you're driving. On windy days, you can connect a machine to the car's roof that collects energy from the wind while you're parked. The Eclectic's top speed is 28 miles an hour; the battery lasts for 31 miles before it needs to be recharged. Zipping (迅速行進(jìn)) around the neighborhood has never been better.

Here's an eco-friendly way to tell time: Simply fill the Bedol Water-powered Clock's tank (箱) with water, add some lemon juice, and the clock will display the time without the need for environmentally harmful batteries. There are two sets of metal electrodes(電極) inside the water tank. Water contains ions (離子) that carry negative and positive charges. These ions complete a charge between the electrodes, creating enough energy to power the clock. Just refill the tank every few weeks, and this clock will keep on ticking.

You’re having a blast at your friend’s birthday party. But when it's time to bring out the cake, everyone crowds around, blocking your view. No worries. Throw the Triops into the air, and this clever camera catches the view from above. The Triops can take three pictures at once, each from different angles. You can also record sounds and command the Triops to start shooting (拍攝)whenever it hears that noise. That's one smart camera.
小題1:According to the passage, the Venturi Eclectic      .

A．is popular with businessmen

B．is suitable for a long trip

C．has only a little gas emission

D．can turn wind into energy

小題2:What is the common characteristic of the Venturi Eclectic and the Bedol Water-powered Clock?

A．They don't need batteries.

B．They can be powered by water.

C．They are difficult to operate.

D．They are environmentally friendly.

小題3:The underlined phrase “having a blast” in the last paragraph probably means      .

A．looking at a picture	B．recording sounds
C．enjoying yourself	D．blowing out a candle

	Fastest Time to Run 100 Miles on a Treadmill (跑步機(jī))	BROKEN
	The fastest time to run 100 miles on a treadmill by a team (of 12) is claimed at 9hr 5 min 17 sec by a team consisting of staff and prisoners at the Young Offenders Institute in Wigan to raise money for Children in Need.
	Largest Game of Chinese Whispers	UNBROKEN
	Sadly, the record attempt for the largest game of Chinese Whispers was unsuccessful on 13 November 2008. The existing record of 1330 children still remains.
	Fastest Mile with an Egg/Spoon in both hands	BROKEN
	The fastest mile egg and spoon race with both hands is 8 min 25 sec and was achieved by Ashrita Furman (USA) in an attempt broadcast by ESPN 260, at Disney’s Wide World of Sports, in Orlando, Florida, USA, on 13 November 2008.
	Longest Mexican Wave	UNBROKEN
	The record for the Longest Mexican Wave was attempted by 250,000 people on the streets of Adelaide on 8 November 2008 – sadly, the wave was not completed by all participants and the attempt was unsuccessful. The current record of 157, 574 remains.
	Largest Kebab (烤肉串)	BROKEN
	The longest kebab measures 2047.47 m (1.27 miles) and was achieved by the ArcelorMittal Newcastle Works on occasion of the company’s annual Community Day, in Newcastle, South Africa.

小題1:The above information is _________.

A．a(chǎn) series of sports events

B．a(chǎn) list of broken and unbroken records

C．a(chǎn) report of funny sports items

D．a(chǎn) description of challenging human limits

小題2:Which of the following can NOT be found in the information?

A．The countries where the attempts were made.

B．The persons who made the attempts.

C．The reasons why some attempts failed.

D．The present record for each item.

小題3:Which item was attempted individually?

A．Fastest Time to Run 100 Miles on a Treadmill

B．Largest Game of Chinese Whispers

C．Fastest Mile with an Egg/Spoon in both hands

D．Longest Mexican Wave

Riding School:
You can start horse - riding at any age． Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9:00a．m．a(chǎn)nd 8: 30 p．m．（3: 30 p． m． on Saturdays）．There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country． You will need a riding hat．
Opening Hours:  Monday through Friday: 9:00 a．m．－8:30 p．m．
Phone: （412） 396 -6754 Fax: （412） 396 -6752         ．
Sailing Club:
Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage I Sailing qualification．You'll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid．Have fun with other course members, afterwards in the clubroom．There are 10 weeHy two - hour lessons （ Tuesdays 6 p．m．～8 p．m．）．
Opening Hours:  Tuesdays: 6:00 p．m．－8:00 p．m．
Phone: （412） 396 -6644 Fax: （412） 396 -6644
Diving Centre:
Our experienced instructors offer one - month courses in deep - sea diving for beginners．There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely．You only need swimming costume and towel． Reduced rates for couples．
Opening Hours:  Monday and Friday: 6: 30 p．m．－8:30 p．m．
Phone: （412） 396 -6312 Fax: （412） 396 -6706
Medical Center:
The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university． The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems． Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation．Also, all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores．
Opening Hours: 24 hour from Monday to Sunday
Phone: （412） 396 -6649 Fax:（412）396 -6648
Watersports Club:
We use a two - kilometer length of river for speedboat racing, and water - skiing, a beginners course consists of ten 20 - minute lessons． You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently,  but must be able to swim． The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9:00 a．m to 4: 00 p．m,
with lessons all through the day．
Opening Hours:  Mondny through Friday: 9:00 a．m．－4:00 p．m．
Phone:（412）396 -6899 Fax:（412）396 -6890
小題1:If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should join      ．

A．Watersports Club	B．Medical Centre
C．Sailing Club	D．Riding School

小題2:If you want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the mornings, you may fax        ．

A．（412）396 - 6648	B．（ 412）396 - 6706
C．（412）396 - 6752	D．（ 412）396 - 6876

小題3:K you are planning to explore the ocean depths． You should attend your lessons at      ．

A．24 hour from Monday to Sunday

B．Monday through Friday : 7:00 a．m．-10:00 p．m．

C．Tuesdays: 6:00 p．m．- 8:00 p．m．

D．Monday and Friday: 6: 30 p．m．- 8: 30 p．m．

小題4:You want to do an activity one evening a week and get a certificate in the end, you can go to      ．

A．Watersports Club．	B．Diving Center
C．Sailing Club	D．Riding School

小題5:Which is NOT the convenience that the Medical Center provides?

A．Good equipment．	B．Well trained staff members．
C．Various less expensive medicines．	D．Nursery for newly - born babies．

Museums in Germany
Germany is one of the most important countries in Europe. You can visit many museums in Germany and learn about the country, its culture and people.
If you are interested in learning about the history of the country, then you can have a look at the displays in the wonderful museum in the Roman Open Air Museum in Hechingen Stein. This museum, with its large numbers of artifacts (手工藝品) like paintings, pieces of pottery, tools, jewelry and other items, provides a complete picture of Roman history in Germany. The museum is built inside an ancient Roman house called “Villa Rustica”.
Apart from this, another German museum that is worth visiting is the DB Museum, or the German Railway Museum. It is the oldest railway museum in the country, and it offers a comprehensive insight into the history of the railways in Germany. Here, you can see models of trains and engines from an ancient era. If this interests you, you can also visit the Museum of Communication, where you can learn a lot about the transport in Germany. It is a great place to visit with your family.
Another famous museum in Germany, where you can learn a lot about the culture, is the Gutenberg Museum. This museum is filled with ancient memorabilia and artifacts that deal with the history of printing, not only of Germany, but of the whole world. This, in fact, is the oldest printing museum in the world. Amongst the many displays of interesting objects, the most famous is the second Gutenberg Bible. Apart from the museums mentioned above, other museums that are worth visiting include the German Leather Museum, Kingspor Museum, Optical Museum Jena, Deutsches Museums and others. Each of the museums in Germany deals with a different theme.
You can visit the museums in Germany with your family and have a good time looking at the displays.
小題1:Which of the following is not displayed in the Roman Open Air Museum?

A．Pieces of pottery.

B．Jewelry.

C．Paintings.

D．Models of trains.

小題2:What can we learn about the German Railway Museum?

A．It is the oldest railway museum in Europe.

B．It covers the history of the railways in Germany.

C．It offers information about the transport in Germany.

D．It is built inside an ancient Roman house.

小題3:If you want to learn about the history of Germany, you can go to the _______.

A．Roman Open Air Museum	B．Kingspor Museum
C．Optical Museum Jena	D．Deutsches Museums

小題4:What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To attract more visitors to the museums.

B．To act as an introduction to the history of Germany.

C．To make Germany more popular.

D．To call on people to do something for the museums.

A child’s birthday party doesn’t have to be a hassle; it can be a basket of fun, according to Beth Anaclerio, an Evaston mother of two, ages 4 and 18 months.
“Having a party at home usually requires a lot of running around on the part of the parents, and often the birthday boy or girl gets lost in wild excitement. But it really doesn’t have to be that way,” said Anaclerio. Last summer, Anaclerio and her friend Jill Carlisle, a Northbrook mother of a 2-year –old, founded a home party-planning business called “A Party in a Basket.” Their goal is to help parents and children share in the fun part of party planning, like choosing the subject or making a cake, while they take care of everything.
Drawing on their experiences as mothers, they have created 10 ready-to-use, home party packages. Everything a family needs to plan a party, except the cake and ice cream, is delivered to the home in a large basket.
“Our parties are aimed for children 2 to 10, ” Anaclerio said, “and they’re very interactive （互動(dòng)） and creative in that they build a sense of drama based on a subject. For example, at the Soda Shoppe party the guests become waiters and waitresses and build wonderful ice cream creations.”
The standard $ 200 package for eight children includes a basket filled with invitations, gifts, games and prizes, paper goods, a party planner and the like. For more information, call Anaclerio at 708-864-6584 or Carlisle at 708-205-9141.
小題1:The main purpose of writing this text is ________.

A．to share information about party planning

B．to introduce the joys of a birthday party

C．to announce a business plan

D．to sell a service

小題2:The most important idea behind the kind of party planning described here is that ________.

A．parents are spared the trouble of sending invitations

B．guests play a part in the preparation of a party

C．it brings parents and children closer together

D．it provides a subject of conversation

小題3:What does the underlined word “hassle”(paragraph 1) probably mean ?

A．a(chǎn) situation causing difficulty or trouble

B．a(chǎn) plan requiring careful thought

C．a(chǎn) party designed by specialists

D．a(chǎn) demand made by guests

小題4:Which of the following is most likely to be a party planner?

After successfully serving their terms for 4 years, military service men and women are given the choice to stay in the military or return to civilian life.
For some, having to readjust to civilian life is one of the most challenging assignments our returning soldiers and marines（水兵）will ever to undertake. While people may think readjusting should be simple, they must take into consideration all physical and mental stress our servicemen went through.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder（創(chuàng)傷后應(yīng)急障礙）, or PTSD, is a mental disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of life-threatening events such as military combat（打仗）.
Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. In the military, the marines are given a two-week course on how to return to civilian life.
Unfortunately, some will have stress reactions that do not go away on their own, or may even get worse over time. These individual may develop PTSD.
People who suffer from PTSD have difficulty sleeping because they are often reliving the experience through nightmares and flashbacks, and feel deserted or often stand off, and these symptoms can be severe enough and last long enough to significantly damage the person’s daily life.
Fullerton College, like most colleges, has its own Veteran’s Office. Ray Bustos has been running the office for 3 years. Bustos acts as a liaison（聯(lián)絡(luò)）for the school and the veteran（老兵）students. He makes sure the veterans returning to school get the right benefits. There are various types of financial aid for soldiers and marines. He strongly encourages the use of the Veteran Affairs website.
The website is very informative and extremely helpful for veterans as well as for friends and relatives of veterans who want to learn more.
小題1:One purpose of the writer in writing the passage is ________________.

A．to introduce some methods to cure PTSD

B．to instruct PTSD patients to return to civilian life

C．to recommend a website to veterans and people concerned

D．to give military service men and women advice on civilian life

小題2:What problems will some returning soldiers and marines meet with?

A．How to readjust to civilian life.

B．How to get rid of mental diseases.

C．How to get along with PTSD patients.

D．How to return to school for benefits.

小題3:Which of the following is true about Ray Bustos?

A．He runs Fullerton College with a veteran office.

B．He’s in charge of an office dealing with veteran affairs.

C．He provides a lot of financial aid for soldiers and marines.

D．He’s a veteran who has just come back from a military combat.

小題4:Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A．PTSD: Killer of A Civilian Life

B．The Last Assignment for All Military Persons

C．How to Overcome PTSD

D．Ready for a Civilian Life?

The Rolls Royce logo consisting of the two Rs clearly stands for Rolls and Royce, the two founders of this car manufacturing company.
In 1884 Frederick Henry Royce started an electrical and mechanical business. He made his first car, a “Royce”, in his Manchester factory in 1904. He was introduced to Charles Steward Rolls in a Manchester hotel on May 4 that year, and the pair agreed a deal where Royce would manufacture cars, to be sold by Rolls. A clause (條款) was added to the contract, saying the cars would be called “Rolls Royce”.

The current Toyota logo consists of three ovals: the two perpendicular (成直角的) ovals represent a relationship of trust between the customer and Toyota. These ovals combine to symbolize the letter “T” for Toyota. The space in the background implies a global expansion of Toyota’s technology and unlimited potential for the future.
The Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) is a South Korean company manufacturing automobiles. Their automobiles are available in many countries around the globe. In 2003 it was South Korea’s largest car maker and the world’s seventh largest car maker. The Hyundai logo appears to be an H (symbolizing Hyundai). The oval shape indicates the company’s global expansion and the “H” is symbolic of two people (specifically the company and customer) shaking hands.
The Mercedes-Benz logo represents one of the most famous brands in the world. The Benz logo is a three-pointed star that represents its domination of the land, the sea, and the air. The famous three-pointed star was designed by Gottlieb Daimler to show the ability of his motor for land, air and sea usage. It was first seen on a Daimler in 1909 and was combined with the Benz laurel wreath (桂冠) in 1926 to symbolize the union of the two firms. Mercedes-Benz is one of the world’s oldest automobile manufacturers.
小題1:Which company’s logo is a symbol of two people shaking hands?

A．Rolls Royce’s.

B．Toyota’s.

C．Hyundai’s.

D．Mercedes-Benz’s

小題2:According to the text, _______________.

A．Rolls Royce was founded in 1884

B．Mercedes-Benz originally produced motors

C．Toyota is having difficulty expanding its technology

D．Hyundai has the same long history as Mercedes-Benz

小題3:Which company’s logo stands for both the manufacturer and the seller?

A．Rolls Royce’s.

B．Toyota’s.

C．Hyundai’s.

D．Mercedes-Benz’s.

小題4:We can learn from the text that ______.

A．the ovals in the logos have the same meaning

B．Hyundai is South Korea’s seventh largest car maker

C．the three-pointed star of the Mercedes-Benz logo was first seen in 1926

D．the Mercedes-Benz logo is a symbol of the combination of two companies