Many teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their
family members don't know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is quite often for brothers
and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for some ideas.
     It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or a group of friends.Even when they are not
with their friends,they usually spend a lot of time talking among them on the phone. This communication is
very important in children's growing up, because friends can discuss something. These things are difficult
to say to their family members.
     However, parents often try to choose their children's friends for them. Some parents even stop their
children from meeting their good friends. Have you ever thought of the following questions?
     Who chooses your friends? Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you? Have you got a
good friend your parents don't like? Your answers are welcome.

1. _____ is very important to teenagers.

A. To make friends
B. Communication
C. To stop meeting friends
D. Both A and B

2. When teenagers have something difficult to say to their parents, they usually _____.

A. stay alone at home
B. fight with their parents
C. discuss it with their friends
D. go to their brothers and sisters for help

3. The sentence "Your answers are welcome" means "_____".

A. You are welcome to discuss the questions with us
B. We've got no idea, so your answers are welcome
C. Your answers are always right
D. Your can give us all the right answers

4. Which of the following is the writer's attitude?

A. Parents should choose friends for their children.
B. Children should choose everything they like.
C. Parents should understand their children better.
D. Teenagers should only go to their friends for help

●Edinburgh Mela
Time: 25th - 31st August 2008
Tel / Fax: 0131 557 1400
E-mail: info@edinburgh-mela.co.uk
Website: www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk
     Each year Edinburgh Mela is Scotland's biggest multicultural (多元文化的) arts festival that celebrates in
Scotland. Although Edinburgh Mela's roots are in South Asian cultures, this is a festival for everybody. Music,
colour, dance, art, fashion, food, children's activities, the Mela bazaar (集市) and much more!
●Edinburgh International Book Festival
Time: 9th - 25th August 2008
Tel: 0131 718 5666
Fax: 0131 226 5335
E-mail: admin@edbookfest.co.uk
Website: www.edbookfest.co.uk
     Edinburgh International Book Festival is the world's biggest book festival. We present different programs
for both adults and children including discussions, lectures, debates and workshops, all in one of Edinburgh's
most beautiful spaces, Charlotte Square Gardens.
●Edinburgh International Festival
Time: 8th - 31st August 2008
Tel: + 44 (0) 131 473 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 131 473 2002
E-mail: eif@eif.co.uk
Website: www. eif@eif.co.uk
     Each year the Edinburgh International Festival stages one of the greatest celebrations of the arts, attracting
audiences from around the world to the city's exciting atmosphere. The festivities offer a special opportunity
to experience the excitement of live performance by internationally well-known artists as well as the joy of
discovering new and unfamiliar works.
●Edinburgh International Science Festival
Time: 25th March-5th April 2008 Tel: 0131 558 7666
Fax: 0131 557 9177
E-mail: esf@scifest.demon.co.uk
Website: www.sciencefestival.co.uk
     The UK's largest Science Festival is back with one of the most exciting line-ups in the Festival's 16-year
history. The Science Festival is an unbelievable place for everyone, with events at all levels, all ages and all
purses. On offer are 10 days of non-stop shows workshops, presentations, hands-on activities, exhibitions
and tours designed to amuse and entertain. Call our ticket hotline on 0131 557 5588.

1. According to the passage, the four festivals _____.

A. are all about arts
B. all happen in 2008 only
C. are all celebrated in Edinburgh
D. are all mainly for children

2. What do we know about Edinburgh Mela?

A. It is deeply rooted in Edinburgh.
B. It is a place to buy and sell things.
C. It shows kinds of cultures in Scotland.
D. It offers a chance for you to buy books.

3. How many ways are available for you to get the information about each festival?

A. Only one.
B. Two.
C. Three.
D. Four.

4. If you want to book tickets to Edinburgh International Science Festival, you'd better dial _____.

A. 0131 557 5588
B. 0131 558 7666
C. + 44 (0) 131 473 2000
D. 0131 557 1400

Trip 1 Black Bear Count
     There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how
many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young
people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings necessary.
Cost: Free When: May 8
Trip 2 Garland Valley
     Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close
to the town of Garland but is part of the National park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare
birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary.
Cost: $15 When: May 8, May 15
Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure
     Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and comes for a night walk along the
Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night.
The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be
sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.
Cost: $12 When: May 8, May 15, May 22 
Equipment to be needed:
     ● Please bring enough water and food for all walks
     ● Wear good walking shoes-no high heels.
     ● Wear a hat for day walks.
     ● Dress warmly for night walks.
     ● Children must be with an adult.
     ● Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.
     ● Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.
Bookings:
     ● Bookings for the above trips can be traded by telephone (893-4847) or on the Internet at 
        www.Bluemountaintour.com

1. Where are these trips?

A. In a large city.
B. In a park in the mountains.
C. In a special kind of zoo.
D. In three different countries.

2. On which trip(s) had you better wear a hat?

A. Trip 1
B. Trip 2
C. Trip 1& 2
D. Trip 3

3. What is the best title for the passage?

A. Adventure Travel in America
B. Hunting around the Great Mountains
C. Interesting Trips in the East of the USA
D. Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains

                                                                    Bee Movie
      Barry B. Benson is a graduate bee fresh out of college who has been discouraged at his lone career choice:
making honey. On a rare trip outside the hive, Barry's life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As
their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans are mass consumers of honey and decides to sue the human
race for stealing bees' honey.
Genres: Comedy and Animation
Running Time: 1 hr. 30 min.
Release Date: November 2nd, 2007 (wide)
Distributors: Paramount Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $125,196,072
                                                 National Treasure: Book of Secrets
      Treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates looks to discover the truth behind the assassination (暗殺) of
Abraham Lincoln, by uncovering the mystery within the 18 pages missing from assassin John Wilkes Booth's
diary.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Thriller and Sequel
Running Time: 2 hrs. 3 min.
Release Date: December 21st, 2007 (wide)
Distributors: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
U.S. Box Office: $170,870,795 
                                                               P. S. I Love You
     A grieving young widow discovers that her late husband has left her a list of tasks revealed in 10 messages,
delivered anonymously, intended to ease her out of grief and transition her to a new life.
Genres: Drama and Adaptation
Running Time: 1 hr. 59 min.
Release Date: December 21st, 2007 (wide)
Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
U.S. Box Office: $39,202,724
                                                               One Missed Call
     Beth Raymond is shocked when she witnesses the gruesome deaths of two friends just days apart. Even
more disturbing, she knows that both of them had received chilling cell phone messages-actual recordings of
their own horrifying last moments. Impossibly, the calls were received days before they died, but each death
occurred precisely when and how the messages foretold.
Genres: Suspense/Horror and Remake
Running Time: 1 hr. 27 min.
Release Date: January 4th, 2008 (wide)
Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
U.S. Box Office: $12,511,473

1. Which film has the highest box office result in the USA?

A. Bee Movie.
B. National Treasure: Book of Secrets.
C. P. S. I Love You.
D. One Missed Call.

2. According to the information, if you are interested in a cartoon film, you will see the film released on _____.

A. December 21st, 2007
B. December 21st, 2007
C. November 2nd, 2007
D. January 4th, 2008

3. In the film One Missed Call, Beth Raymond is greatly disturbed because _____.

A. she received chilling cellphone messages
B. she witnessed the deaths of two friends in the hospital
C. she foretold the horrifying last moments of her friends
D. two of her friends died in the way foretold by the cell phone massages that had been received
     days before

     Alex London Research Laboratory (ALRL) is part of Alex Co., Ltd., a major Australian medicine-making
company. Opened in 1992, ALRL specialises in the development of new medicines for the treatment of heart
diseases.
     A position is now open for a Research Operations Manager (ROM) to support our growing research team
at the new laboratories in Hatfield, due to open in the autumn of 2010.
     Reporting to the Director, you will help set up and run the technical and scientific support services of our
new laboratories now under construction. You will be expected to provide expert knowledge about and be in
charge of all areas of ALRL'S Health and Safety, and to communicate (溝通) with support employees at
ALRL'S laboratories based at University College London.Working closely with scientists and other operations
and technical employees, you will manage a small number of research support employees providing services
to help with the research activities to be carried out at the new laboratories.
     Candidates (申請人) will have experience of both management and research support／technical services.
Knowledge of research operations and excellent communication skills are necessary. Education to degree level
is also desirable.
     If you are interested in this position, please send your CV (簡歷) to Alex London Research.
     Laboratory, University College London, Hatfield, London, W1E 6B7 or by email to ALRL@alex.co.uk.
     For more Information, please visit www.alex.co.uk.

1. What can be learnt about the new laboratories from the text?

A. They have not yet been set up.
B. They are in Hatfield, Australia.
C. They belong to University College London.
D. They are new workplaces for Australian researchers only.

2. What are the duties of a ROM, according to the text?
    a. To carry out research activities.
    b. To be in charge of ALRL's Health and safety.
    c. To help run the technical and scientific support services.
    d. To manage a small number of research support employees.

A. a, b, c.
B. a, b, d.
C. b, c, d.
D. a, c, d.

3. What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about?

A. The technical skills of a would-be ROM.
B. The practical experience of a would-be ROM.
C. The personal information of a would-be ROM.
D. The necessary requirements for a would-be ROM.

4. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To describe the job of a ROM.
B. To provide information about ALRL.
C. To announce an open position at ALRL.
D. To make known the opening of the new laboratories.

     Chinese girl looking for language exchanger
     Posted Feb 10, 2010 16:25 by Sophia
     Tag: Seeking Language partners Guangzhou Sex: Female
     Race/Ethnicity: Chinese
     I am a Chinese girl in my 20's, can speak and write in English, but I'd like to make some improvement.
People always look for making it better, right?
     Meanwhile, I also like to meet more friends if we really have some topics to share.
     And if you are in Guangzhou or visit here, I am more than willing to show you around in my spare time.
     Reply to happycora@hotmail.com or call 15015704625
     Tianhe nice apartment for share
     Posted Feb 24, 2010 16:47 by Vivian
     Tag: Seeking roommates Guangzhou Tianhe District Up to 2000 RMB
     I have a room available for rent in a shared apartment in Central Tianhe district.
     The room has a big window with a nice view. The apartment itself is on the 22th floor of a new secure
building on Tianhe Bei Lu, about 10 minutes walk from metro stations on lines 1 and 3, as well as buses and
other transportation methods very close.
     If you are interested, please feel free to phone me (Vivian) on 13145751201 (message preferred), or email
me on vivian_liu2003@hotmail.com.
     Business Interpreter/Guide
     Posted Feb 26, 2010 08:46 by Sony
     Tag: Business Services Guangzhou Baiyun District
     Dear Foreign Friends, I am a professional interpreter, now looking for a Freelance interpreter job urgently.
Please read my CV at below:
     Name: Sony Song
     Gender: Male
     Age: 22 years old
     Education: Studied English in Da Shan Foreign Language College
     Birth: 9th Oct 1987, Luohe city, Henan province, China.
     Ability: Speak fluent English, know Guangzhou city very well, can also guide you to Shenzhen, Zhuhai,
Dongguan, Shunde, Macao, Hongkong, etc. 
     Contact Detail: E-mail/MSN: sonysong4@hotmail.com; cell phone: 15112015812
     Looking for flat
     Posted Mar 11, 2010 14:03 by Lucy
     Tag: Apartments wanted Guangzhou
     Hello,
     This is Lucy coming from Peru and looking for a short term flat, from 15th April until 4th May 2010. If
somebody can give some information, send me pictures, price and address.
     Email: lucitamaron@hotmail.com; cell phone: 13800013900
     Thanks a lot in advance!

1. If foreigner wants to learn some Chinese and make friends; he / she can call _____.

A. 15015704625
B. 13800013900
C. 13145751201
D. 15112015812

2. To share a department where the traffic is quite convenient, you may send text message to _____.

A. Sophia
B. Lucy
C. Vivian
D. Sony

3. What do the four advisers have in common?

A. All of them speak both Chinese and English.
B. All of them are in their twenties.
C. All of them are Guangzhou citizens.
D. All of them are hotmail users.

4. The information above can be probably found _____.

A. in a magazine
B. in a newspaper
C. at a website
D. in a guidebook

_____1. His platinum albums such as "You Make Me Happy and Sad," "Flowery Heart," "Music Brings Us
Together" and "Emil & Friends" have brought him numerous awards in Singapore, and China's Taiwan and
Hong Kong.
_____2. Jonathan Lee represents the creative spirit of the past 20 years in Taiwan and many renowned singers
like Sarah Chan (Chen Shuhua), Sandy Lam (Lin Yilian), Emil Chau (Zhou Huajian) and Karen Mok (Mo
Wenwei) draw great inspiration from Lee's works.
_____3. Jasmine Leong is a Malaysian singer who is very popular on the Taiwan music scene. Focusing on
lyrical songs, Leong's Beijing performance will also tap into rock & roll music.
_____4. To remember Henrik Ibsen, with pianist Wolfgang Plagge, violinist Annar Folles and soprano Gao
Xia, the Norwegian Ibsen Trio will present the classic works of the celebrated playwright.
_____5. The mix of musical treats for children in Beijing includes various kinds of art forms, including
Western classical music and Chinese traditional music, as well as puppet plays, crosstalk shows, and highlights
of Chinese local operas such as Peking Operas and Kunqu Operas.

A. Commemorative show: To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen,
     the founder of modern prose drama, a concert titled "Nora's Songs" will be given.
     Time: 7:30 pm, March 20
     Place: Peking University Concert Hall
     Tel: 6275-2279, 6275-9637
B. Feel the mood: Jonathan Lee will host his 2006 concert in Beijing. As the master of music in Taiwan, Lee is
     famous for his unique annotation of love, mood and life.
     Time: 7:30 pm, March 24, 25
     Place: Capital Gymnasium, Baishiqiao Lu, Haidian District
     Tel: 6835-4020
C. Chamber music: The chamber concert series of China Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra will greet
     audiences with a woodwind quintet, a string quartet plus Bach's piano concerto and suite.
     Time: 7:30 pm, March 25
     Place: The Concert Hall of the Central Conservatory of Music, 43 Baojiajie, Xicheng District
     Tel: 6641-4759, 6642-5744
D. Pop star: Singer and composer Emil Chau, one of the most admired music idols in China and Southeast
     Asia, will perform a solo concert in Beijing. Chau was born in Hong Kong and attended college in Taiwan.
     He has released more than 30 albums in Mandarin, Cantonese and English.
     Time: 7:30 pm, March 31
     Place: Capital Gymnasium, Baishiqiao Lu, Haidian District
     Tel: 6833-5552
E. Music for children: Some 50 colourful music-related performances will be staged until August 28 in an
    "Open the Door to Music" series of concerts, in a move to foster Chinese children's taste for art. The
     concert series will be held in several venues, sponsored by the Forbidden City Concert Hall and supported
     by the Beijing Municipal Culture Bureau.
     Tickets: 10-100 yuan (US$1-12)
     Time/date: 2 pm or 7:30 pm, July 20-August 28
     Location: mainly in the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Zhongshan Park, some in Peking University Hall in
     Haidian District and in the China Puppet Art Theatre and Poly Theatre
     Tel: 6506-5343, 6506-5345
F. Beautiful timbre: Jasmine Leong will meet her Beijing fans next month. Singing with beautiful timbre, Leong
     will present a series of love stories to the audience. To highlight the theme of love, 200 sets of lover's
     tickets, valued at 1800 yuan will be presented.
     Tickets: 180-980 yuan (US$22-121)
     Time/date: 7:30 pm, September 9
     Location: Workers' Gymnasium, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District Tel: 6501-6655