MAINE
by J. Courtney Sullivan, fiction, $26
The Kellehers are a big, disorderly family who sometimes seem to have only one thing in common: love for their beach house in Maine. Lie there with this novel and listen to a summer’s worth of secrets, quarrels, and misunderstandings.
WHAT I LEARNED WHEN I ALMOST DIED
by Chris Licht, nonfiction, $23
The energetic co-creator of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” was unprepared for the pain, fear, and helplessness he felt after suffering a brain bleed. But as he detailed in this outspoken, thoughtful book, the lessons he took from the event surprised him the most.
FIRE AND RAIN
by David Browne, nonfiction, $26
This book transports you back to a year — the 1970 of Apollo 13, the first Earth Day — and the turning point of albums by the Beatles, James Taylor, and Crosby, Stills and Nash that provided the sound for a new decade. Rolling Stone contributing editor Browne artfully describes the creation of these classic songs.
LONG DRIVE HOME
by Will Allison, fiction, $22
A moment of anger has life-and-death consequences in this beautifully written novel. Being angry with a speeding teenage driver, Dad Glen Bauer makes a turn of his car in response, causing an accident in which the other driver dies. It’s a story about guilt, responsibility, and how mistrust can tear a loving family apart.
JESSICA LOST
by Bunny Crumpacker and J.S. Picariello, memoir (回憶錄)，$25
Two authors — a woman who gave up a baby for adoption and the child herself — write alternating chapters in this memoir, which takes readers on a 50-year journey through their separate lives, their meeting, and their following relationship. Its account is both original and heartbreaking.
小題1: Which of the following is TURE according to the text?

A．MAINE talks about a loving happy family.

B．WHAT I LEARNED WHEN I ALMOST DIED is a novel.

C．JSSICA LOST is about a mother and her daughter.

D．LONG DRIVE HOME is written in the first person.

小題2:. Which of the following may be favored by music lovers?

A．MAINE.	B．FIRE AND RAIN.
C．LONG DRIVE HOME.	D．JESSICA LOST.

小題3:The text is most probably a(n) _______.

A．advertisement.	B．literary research report.
C．Collection of novels	D．book review

DONALD SLOAN
Gates Hall University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 66045 913-243-1682		After May 2009: 46 Clayton Drive St. Louis, MO 63130 314-726-8840
Objective	To work with the client (委托人) population in a social service position.
Education	B.A., University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 2009 Major: Social Services Minor: Applied Psychology
Experience	Assistant Activities Supervisor, Fairview Nursing Home, Lawrence, KS, November 2006-present. Help organize and implement recreational activities for nursing home residents. Activities include crafts, dances, day trips, sing-alongs, and visiting performers. Hotline Volunteer. Teen Crisis Center, Lawrence, KS, September 2006- May 2007. Handled crisis calls from teenagers in the community. Dealt with drug use, unwanted pregnancies, failing grades, and the breakdown of parent-teen relationships. Nurse’s Aide, Danyers General Hospital, St. Louis, MO, Summer 2006. Assisted nurses in patient care. Took histories, updated charts, and helped prepare patients for surgery.
Activities	University Concert Board. Work with other board members to plan and implement on-campus concerts. Senior Gift Campaign. Help manage the campaign to raise funds for the senior class gift to the university. Residence Hall Programming Board. Planned social events for Eggar Residence Hall.
Skills	Fluent in French. Water safety instructor. Skilled at working with people.
Interests	Skiing, softball, classical music, and guitar.

小題1:This passage is most probably ______.

A．an advertisement for enrolling new employees

B．a school report at the end of an academic year

C．a self-introduction meant to apply for a job

D．a part of a recommendation letter from a university

小題2:     According to the “Experience” section, we can infer that Donald Sloan can be _____ .

A．a wise leader	B．a skillful performer
C．a gifted scientist	D．a good social worker

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

A．is good at singing and dancing	B．is about to graduate from a university
C．has an interest in being a surgeon	D．specializes in psychology

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Theatrical Release Date: July 1, 2011
Studio: Paramount Pictures 
Director: Michael Bay 
Genre: Action︱Adventure︱Sequel︱ Sci-Fi︱ 3D
The Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Deceptions. The Autobots and Deceptions become involved in a dangerous space race. The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft on the Moon and must race against the Deceptions to find its secrets, which could turn the tide in the Transformers’ final battle. Shockwave, a longtime “Transformers” character, rules Cybertron while the Autobots and Deceptions battle it out on Earth.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II

Theatrical Release Date: July 15, 2011
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Director: David Yates
Genre: Action︱Adventure︱Sequel︱Fantasy︱3D
In part II, the battle between the good and evil forces of the Wizarding world evolves into an all-out war. This final adventure continues Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s attempt to find and destroy Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes. Harry Potter is called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice to bring an end to his nemesis.
Winnie the Pooh

Theatrical Release Date: July 15, 2011
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Don Hall, Stephen J. Anderson
Genre: Sequel︱Family Animation
Winnie the Pooh is a 2011 American traditionally animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Based upon the characters of the children’s books Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner by A. A. Milne and Return to the Hundred Acre Wood by David Benedictus, the film features two previously unadapted stories from the original books. 
In the movie, Owl sends the whole gang to save Christopher Robin from an imaginary bad character, and it turns out to be a very busy day for Winnie the Pooh who simply set out to find some honey.
小題1: Which of the following is not the genre of Transformers: Dark of the Moon?
A. Action.                     B. Sequel.                     C. 3D.                                   D. Fantasy.
小題2:. According to the Movie Express above, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part IIis mainly about ______.

A．a journey of Harry, Ron, and Hermione

B．high risks of the final adventure

C．an all-out war between good and evil forces

D．a fear of Lord Voldemort

小題3:. Who might be most interested in the Movie Express of Winnie the Pooh?

A．Would-be parents.	B．Families with children.
C．Writers of children’s books.	D．Honey lovers.

                          American Girl
It’s packed with the things that matter most to girls: party plans, games, crafts and girl-to-girl advice.
American Girl is an appealing, age-appropriate teen magazine that allows young girls to be themselves.
The magazine features fun contests, puzzles, giggles, and more! Stories, creative games, cool contests and great sports tips for girls aged 7-11 are available in each issue of American Girl magazine.
Issues per year: 6  Cover price: $ 27.95  Sale price: $22.95
Ladybug
Beautiful, colorful, and delightful to read, each issue is filled with charming read-aloud stories, games for memory and skill building, songs, poems, and activities for beginning readers. Parents can visit our online Parents Companion that recommends additional activities, crafts, and books.
Issues per year:9   Cover price: $44.50   Sale price: $33.95
Cicada
A monthly magazine for teenagers and young adults aged 14 and up. It offers high-quality fiction and poetry dealing with the issue of growing up, leaving the joys and pains of childhood behind, and becoming an adult. Cicada magazine also encourages its teen readers to submit their own writing for publication. It’s so inspiring and humorous that you will not be able to put it down.
Issues per year: 6   Cover price: $51.00   Sale price: $33.95
Sorts Illustrated for Kids
It covers sports kids like. Featuring interviews with sports heroes, entertaining comics, breathtaking action photos, tips from the pros (職業(yè)運動員), news items of recent notes, games, puzzles, cartoons, fiction, advice from athletes, etc. Sports Illustrated for Kids is a magazine for children aged 8 and up.
Issues per year:12   Cover price:$47.88   Sale price: $ 24.95
小題1:64. Which of the four magazines is the most suitable for a 4-year-old child?

A．American Girl

B．Ladybug

C．Cicada

D．Sports Illustrated for Kids

小題2:65. American Girl is a magazine different from the others because_______.

A．it features fun stories and great sports tips

B．it’s written specially for girls

C．it offers high-quality fiction and poetry

D．it comes out six times per year

小題3:66. If you order a magazine with interviews with sports heroes for one year, how much can you save?

A．$5.00

B．$10.55

C．$17.05

D．$22.93

Ad.1
West High School Bake Sale
Come and support our band and buy some delicious baked goods!
Friday, September 20^th, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
In the hall by the office after school
Cookies: 25 cents each or 5 for $1
Brownies: 50 cents each or 3 for $1.25
Cake by the slice: $1
Whole cakes: $8
Proceeds go toward sending our band to Nationals.
Ad.2
SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES
Ups or U.S. Parcel Post are the standard methods for continental U.S. shipments.
ORDER TOTAL                             GROUND                   EXPEDITED GROUND
9-12 working days                   4-5 working days
$0.00 to $30.00                                 $4.50                                                     $5.50
$30.01 to $60.00                     $7.25                                                $8.25
$60.01 to $100.00                            $9.50                                                   $10.50
$100.01 to $200.00                          $11.50                                                   $12.50
Add $7.00 to Ground Rates for 3 Days.
小題1:How much money can you save if you buy 3 brownies?

A．25 cents.

B．50 cents.

C．75 cents.

D．1.25 dollars.

小題2:Which of the following gives you the most for your money if you buy the baked goods?

A．4 cookies.

B．2 brownies.

C．5 cookies.

D．One slice of cake.

小題3:If you wish to receive an order totaling $90.00 within 3 days, how much would the shipping cost?

A．$10.50.

B．$16.50.

C．$15.00.

D．$26.50.

小題4:How much should you pay for an order totaling $50 for the expedited ground?

A．$1

B．$7.25

C．$8.25

D．$15.5

This is the front page of the Simple English Wikipedia. Wikipedias are places where people work together to write encyclopedias(百科) in different languages. We use simple English words and grammar here. The Simple English Wikipedia is for everyone! That includes children and adults who are learning English.
There are 59,298 articles on the Simple English Wikipedia. All of the pages are free to use. They have all been published under both the Creative Commons Attribution / Share-Alike Licence 3.0 and the GNU Free Documentation Licence. You can help here! You may change these pages and make the new pages. Read the help pages and other good pages to learn how to write pages here. If you need help, you may ask questions at Simple talk.
When writing articles here:
Use easy words and shorter sentences. This lets people who know little English read them.
Write good pages. The best encyclopedia pages have useful, well written information.
Use the pages to learn and teach. These pages can help people learn English. You can also use them to make a new Wikipedia to help other people.
Simple does not mean little. Writing in Simple English means that simple words are used. It does not mean readers want simple information. Articles do not have to be short to be simple; expand articles, include a lot of information, but use basic vocabulary.
Be bold! Your article does not have to be perfect, because other editors will fix it and make it better. And most importantly, do not be afraid to start and make articles better yourself.
小題1:          Wikipedia is a website for people to____.

A．show their special photos and perfect videos in different languages

B．have a chat with different friends who know little English

C．see the latest famous films and TV programs

D．work together to write all kinds of useful information in different languages

小題2:          From the second paragraph, we know that_____.

A．all of the articles on the Simple English Wikipedia are not free

B．the number of the articles on the Simple English is less than 60,000

C．You can’t make new pages.

D．you can never change the pages or articles on the website

小題3:          If you want to write articles for the Simple English Wikipedia, you should____.

A．learn how to write pages in a famous university first

B．use advanced English grammar and professional terms

C．use easy words and shorter sentences to describe valuable information

D．write articles only for children

小題4:          According to the text, we know that Simple talk is to_____.

A．offer different kinds of friends from all over the world

B．talk with the editor who can help you publish your articles

C．help you solve questions about writing pages here

D．teach you simple English

小題5:          From the text we can learn that____.

A．these pages can be changed to teach others who are learning English

B．your articles have to be perfect, or they will be refused

C．you can write your articles simply because readers want simple information

D．the articles you write are mainly for adults

Bright, Spacious Room
Spacious, single furnished room in owner- occupied home is available now, for one and a half years. Ground floor flat. Five-minute walk to the town center and local bus services. Well-equipped shared kitchen, including washing machine. Shared shower& toilet. Large rooms, with high ceilings, a warm and pleasant home. Responsible for own food & cooking, washing, telephone, insurance, etc. No smoking or pets. Not suitable for children. WiFi （無線網絡）available locally.
Call Jenna on 85756624 if you are interested.
One Bedroom Newly Refurbished (整修) Flat in Burnage
A fantastic one-bedroom flat in the heart of Burnage is available for however long you want. The property has just been refurbished to a high standard. Situated above the pharmacy （藥房）on Burnage Lane the property boasts a kitchen, large lounge, separate shower and toilet, and bedroom with in- built wardrobes. A must-see!
Call Daniel on 70554323 at the weekend.
Two Bedrooms Left in Four-bed House Share
A great four- bedroom property in the heart of Fallowfield. Two Bedrooms left in a mixed student house. The property has a dining area, toilet, lounge and one bedroom on the ground floor, followed by three bedrooms on the first floor with an extra toilet. Very close to the main bus stop & local amenities (設施): supermarket, Lloyds pharmacy and local launderette. Two minutes’ walking distance to the centre of Fallowfield. The property is available from the 1^st of July 2012 to 30^th June 2013. Half rent for July/ Aug. We are a private landlord; so there are no agency fees!
Jack welcomes you to call. Phone:22604322.
Board and Lodgings Close to Boston, Lincolnshire
We have a double room available on a board and lodgings basis from 1^st of June, 2012 to 1^st of May, 2013. Within a comfortable, peaceful farmhouse, set in lovely gardens and beautiful countryside. Share a bathroom with one other person only. Room has own TV with Freeview and access to wireless broadband,. Use of the garden and rest of the house. On the bus route to Boston and Horncastle. Free car parking space. All meals, bills, etc. included. Can cater for a variety of special dietary（飯食的）needs if required, Please call Alice at the weekend or after 7p.m. On workdays. Phone:42556755.
小題1:          Which of the following is TRUE about the first advertisement?

A．It is suitable for a family with a baby.

B．It is a pleasant home though it is a little small.

C．It is convenient to get to the town center.

D．Access to the Internet is not convenient.

小題2:          Who should you contact if you want to rent long term?

A．Jenna.

B．Daniel.

C．Jack.

D．Alice.

小題3:          What does Jack provide, according to the advertisement?

A．Half rent all year around.

B．Rooms on the third floor.

C．Two student bedrooms.

D．One year or more rental period.

小題4:          If someone needs a free parking space in particular, he should call__________.

A．85756624

B．70554323

C．22604322

D．42556755

小題5:          What kind of person would prefer to rent Alice’s house?

A．Someone who likes living alone.

B．Someone who wants to cook for himself.

C．Someone who likes to live in a house in a busy street.

D．Someone who wants to live in a quiet and beautiful area.

A walk along the Wall -- Beijing Hikers is organizing a hike in a village along the Great Wall in Changping District, north of downtown Beijing. The walk will take around three hours covering a distance of 10 kilometres.
Time: 8:30 a.m-4:30p.m, Dec.4
Cost: 200 yuan (US $25) per adult, 150 yuan (US $18.50) for under-12s.
Meeting place: 8:30a.m. in front of Starbucks at Lido Holiday Inn, Jiangtai Lu
To sign-up (one day before the hike) and more information, contact Huijie at info@beijinghikers.com or 139-1002-5516.
Skiing and hot springs -- Cycle China plans a day’s skiing fun at a resort（度假中心） around Beijing followed by an outdoor hot spring bath for your sore body.
Cost: 350 yuan (US $43.40) & Time: 8:30 a.m-6:30p.m, Dec.4
Location: Meet at the office of Cycle China, opposite to the east gate of Jingshan Park, Xicheng District.
For more information and reservation, email reserve@cyclechina.com or call 139-1188-6524.
Horse riding -- This is a trip to a professional horse-riding club with well-trained bilingual instructors, offering lessons to people who love riding and those willing to learn more. The club is located in Hebei Province next to the Kangxi Grassland.
Time: 1:30 a.m-4:30p.m, Dec.4
Cost: 330yuan (US $40.74) including one hour’s riding, transportation, guide, lunch
To sign-up and more information, contact Lucy at 8580-5080, 130-1117-1326 or Lucy@highclub.cn.
小題1:This passage is written mainly for _______.

A．reporters

B．holiday-makers

C．guides

D．sportsmen

小題2:If Mary, who is ten years old, wants to hike along the Great Wall with her parents, they will pay _____ dollars.   

A．400

B．450

C．68.50

D．65

小題3:If you are interested in the knowledge about horse-riding, you’ll contact ____

A．reserve@cyclechina.com	B．139-1188-6524
C．130-1117-1326	D．139-1002-5516

小題4:Cycle China is ________.

A．a website which offers traveling information	B．a traveling agency（旅行社）
C．a trainer for skiing	D．a resort which offers hot spring bath

Sure，you’ve watched extreme pet sports on Animal Planet. But did you know that there’s a whole world of athletic activities for dogs right in our area?
There are some reasons for considering taking part in such activities. Such sports strengthen the close feelings between dog and owner，and also benefit your pup’s body and mind.“ Dogs that are tied with chains often have behavioral problems，” says Lee Morgan. “They love to go out and play as much as we do.”
Of course，many of these sports require some amount of practice，and some breeds are simply better at certain activities than others .But all dogs can participate in the following games.
Frisbee Dogs（投擲游戲用的）飛盤
This sport requires you to throw as many Frisbees as your dog can catch in a 60­second time period. The further out your dog catches the Frisbee，the more points you rack up. Extra points are awarded if your pet catches the Frisbee while it’s still in the air. Mid Atlantic Disc Dogs (MAD­Dogs) hosts local competitions and offers informal instruction in local parks or even in people’s backyards.
Flyball Dogs
The sport has been around since 1970s.Flyball is a relay race with four dogs in a team. Each must jump four hurdles (跨欄) spaced with 10 feet apart and then land on a spring­loaded box that shoots out a tennis ball. The dog must then catch the ball and run back over the four hurdles. Once that’s done，the next dog can go. The first team that successfully completes the course wins the competition. There are a number of local teams，including 4 Dog Night，which holds classes for beginners and intermediate players and is always looking for new team members. The Beltway Bandits is another team，based in Leesburg，that hosts private classes and competitions.
小題1:Dogs that are always tied with chains often have behavioral problems because ________.

A．there are no close feelings between dog and owner

B．many of them lack enough sports or exercises

C．there are no local athletic activities or sports for dogs

D．dogs love to go out and play as much as human beings

小題2:We can infer that this passage is ________.

A．probably taken from a travelling diary

B．an ad for pet sports training centre

C．from a handbook for the methods of raising pets

D．a news report about animal sports games

小題3:The second paragraph mainly talks about ________.

A．how to join in such sports activities

B．what kinds of pets can take part in sports

C．the benefits sports activities can provide

D．the disadvantages of pets joining in sports activities

小題4:From Flyball Dogs，we know that ________.

A．it is a relay race with four hurdles done by four dogs in a team

B．a long race with four hurdles spaced 10 feet apart by a dog

C．the dog which can catch the ball and run back over the four hurdles wins

D．the 4 Dog Night is the best local team which has won many games

	Yao Ming was born in 1980. In his last season with the Shanghai Sharks，he scored 32.4 points per game. The big man from China helped the Houston Rockets in the NBA and retired in July 2011. He is the son of two great basketball players and learnt how to play basketball when he was young. As one of the stars in the NBA，he worked hard to make his dream come true and show the world that Chinese basketball player love this game too！
	Pele is a football player that everyone knows. He was born in Brazil in 1940.He started playing for Santos when he was only 16 and he didn’t retire until 1977.He played for Brazil 111 times and he scored 97 international goals. Pele came from a poor family. He started playing football in the street，like many people around the world do. He was soon picked to play for Santos and quickly became an international figure.
	Steffi Graf was born in Germany in 1969.She won the tennis semi­final at Wimbledon in 1985 when she was only 16，but she lost the final to another great tennis player，Martina Navratilova. People were surprised by the strength and power of her game. She soon became a famous tennis player and she has won most of the main matches several times.

小題1:In the passage，        is the youngest player.

A．Pele	B．Yao Ming
C．Steffi Graf	D．Martina Navratilova

小題2:        comes from. Brazil

A．Pele

B．Yao Ming

C．Steffi Graf

D．No one

小題3:Which of the following is RIGHT?

A．Yao Ming is a table tennis player.

B．Yao Ming is playing for the Chinese Football Team.

C．Yao Ming’s parents are not basketball players.

D．Yao Ming isn’t in the Houston Rockets now.

小題4:From the passage，we know that         .

A．Martina Navratilova was also a tennis player

B．Steffi Graf was born in Wimbledon in 1985

C．Steffi Graf won the tennis final when she was only 16

D．Steffi Graf has won few of the main matches since 1985