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Warley Woods Community (社区) Trust

Welcome to our third newsletter of the year!

Our main activity for March is our Walk for the Woods fundraising events on Saturday, 17th March, starting any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. We will be walking the distance between Warley Woods and Tipperary. It is indeed a long way — 80 miles. The more people that you can get sponsor you, the more money we can raise to help look after our beautiful woodland. More information is available at our website.

The Sunday volunteers planted two beeches and an oak last week. This was thanks to the money from the Big Tree Plant and to Lisa and Gordon Whitiker, whose friends gave money for the big trees instead of for their wedding presents. Thanks to everyone who took part.

There were 15 volunteers at the Oral History Training Day which was led very ably by Julia Letts. The group will be meeting again and will start to interview the local people who have offered to tell their stories. We are happy to hear from others who would like to be interviewed about their memories of the Woods for the project. If you or anyone you know is interested, please call Viv Cole at the office. This project is financed by Heritage Lottery Fund.

There was a huge response to the Forest Schools activities held at half term. These will be held again during the Easter holidays on the following dates: 4th April from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for over 8s. On 12th April form 10 a.m. to 12 noon, there will be a Teddy Bears’ Picnic for the under 8s. All these must be booked in advance.

Finally, don’t forget the Easter Egg Roll on Bank Holiday, 9th April, staring at 11 a.m. Bring your own hard-boiled and decorated egg to roll down the hill in the woods. The first past the finishing line will win a large chocolate egg! This year, due to popular demand, there will also be an Adults’ Easter Egg Roll following the children’s competition.

We look forward to seeing you all soon, at one of our many events.

1.Which of the following will be on 9th April?

A. Walk for the Woods

B. Teddy Bears’ Picnic

C. The Easter Egg Roll

D. The Oral History Training Day

2.Heritage Lottery Fund provides money to ______.

A. help look after the wood land

B. collect stories about the community

C. hold activities for the Forest Schools

D. organize the Easter holiday competition

3.The passage is written to ______.

A. inform people of the coming events

B. encourage people to work as volunteers

C. tell people about some famous organization

D. invite people to take part in the competition

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If you see a group of people dancing and singing on the street or in the railway station, you don't need to feel surprised．They are a flash mob （快闪族）, which is a group of people who come together suddenly in a public place, do something unusual for a brief period of time, and then quickly break up．They are usually organized with the help of the Internet or other digital communication network．At a predetermined time, they gather and perform some distractions（消遣） such as waving their hands and exchanging books, Then, they quickly break up before the police can arrive．Using mobile phones, the flash mob can change its location if the first one has been replaced for any reason．

Bill Lasik, senior editor of Harper’s Magazine, organized the first flash mob in Manhattan in May 2003 and the first successful flash mob came together on June 3, 2003 - after the first try was foiled at Macy's department store．Lasik claimed that the activity was designed to make fun of hipsters （起时髦的人）, and call attention to the cultural atmosphere．

Flash mob gatherings can sometimes shock people．Such an activity might seem amusing and untrue, but it also might frighten people who are not aware of what is taking place．Undoubtedly, flash mobs can serve as good political tools in any direction．They also have great economic potential, such as using flash mobs to advertise a product．

The flash mob is now becoming more and more popular．People use it to do many things．For example, in 2009, Michael Jackson's fans took part in a flash mob to remember him．Hundreds of his fans gathered singing and dancing Michael's famous song "Beat It" together．Flash mobs give people from all walks of life an opportunity to come together to create a memory．

1.The undefined word "foiled" in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by .

A. forgotten B. prevented

C. announced D. identified

2.What can you learn about the flash mob from the passage?

A. The flash mob usually breaks up quickly for lacking enough time.

B. Once the place for the activity is determined, it can't be changed.

C. The flash mob can be made use of in many fields just for fun.

D. It gives people the chance to come together to do something unusual.

3.The main purpose of the passage is ______

A. to entertain B. to encourage

C. to inform D. to persuade

4.The writer's attitude towards the flash mob is___________.

A. negative B. supportive

C. objective D. doubtful

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Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem

Michelle O.Donovan

ISBN 9781462058679

Life is not easy for nine-year-old Joshua during World War II. Because of his family’s Jewish background, they are sent to live in the concentration camps. Scared and alone, Joshua one day makes friends with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.

Encourage Me!

Inspirational Poetry

Gloria Coykendall

ISBN 9781412027854

It is an easy-to-read collection of poems originally written to encourage in faith and to be a cure for chromic depression(长期抑郁) … cure to strengthen identity and purpose.

More Things in Heaven

Bill Bosworth

ISBN 9780595433582

In his More Things in Heaven, Bill Bosworth presents the highlights of his 83 years of life, including his trips to India and the study of the writings of several great spiritual leaders.

More things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based on their own experiences.

Creation or Evolution

Michael Ebifegha

ISBN 9781450289023

Were humans created, or did they evolve? How old is the Earth? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated. In Creation or Evolution, Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the structure of empirical(实证的) science.

Seeking the Edge

Dr. Joseph L. Rose

ISBN 9781462031795

Seeking the Edge provides the tools and techniques to find that edge in one’s life---driving readers to achieve success whether in your current job, finding a new job, in education, family, or even hobbies.

1.The ISBN for the book of poems is _______.

A. 9781462031795 B. 9781462058679

C. 9780595433582 D. 9781412027854

2.What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?

A. Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.

B. Those who are searching for the meaning of life.

C. Those who study the art of writing.

D. Those who like traveling abroad.

3.Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?

A. Seeking the Edge.

B. More Things in Heaven.

C. Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem.

D. Creation or Evolution.

根据短文内容，从后面的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Smoggy weather has become common in China. But these days, air pollution levels in the northeastern city of Harbin surpassed the previous record levels.

The city was essentially shut down after PM2.5, fine particulate（微粒的） pollution that is considered dangerous, reached levels of 1,000 micrograms per cubic meter-1.. And therefore schools, motorways and an airport were closed on Tuesday as visibility in some areas of the city dropped to less than 10 meters.

2.. It stated that there is “ sufficient evidence” that exposure to outdoor air pollution causes lung cancer. 3.. Moreover, it’s said that exposure has increased significantly particularly in “rapidly industrial countries with large populations”.

On the Chinese social media site Weibo, many users complained about the pollution and shared their concerns. 4.. Nowadays, there is a sarcastic（讽刺的） play on the expression “serve the people”, as the two have a similar pronunciation.

“5.. There won’t be a sudden outbreak of symptoms, but normally three to five days after the smoggy weather occurs, there is a peak in the number of people seeing doctors,” a doctor said.

A. The impact of air pollution on people will be gradual.

B. Smog has been regarded as the biggest killer nowadays in China.

C. Just days previously, the WHO classified air pollution as a carcinogen（致癌物）.

D. The faster smog comes, the faster it goes away.

E. References to “feed people with smog” have become popular on Weibo.

F. 40 times the safety level reminded by the World Health Organization.

G. And meanwhile, the risk of bladder（膀胱）cancer is also closely connected with it.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

We think that life in Chinese high school is an adventure in which we have to survive mountains of homework and all kinds of exams. Yet would it be 1. (surprise) if I tell you that high school life in the US is almost as stressful and demanding 2. it is in China?

In US high school, everything must 3. (record) into your studying document, including your grades on quizzes, tests and final examinations. Failing 4. (turn) in your homework on time will directly affect your grade for a certain course. Perhaps completely different from 5. we used to think of the US high school students, they pay great attention to 6. (they) academic performance in order that they can get into a distinguished university.

Like university students, US high school students have the 7. (free) to choose the courses that most interest them. Even a ninth-grader can sit 8. the same classroom as 12th-graders. But this also 9. (mean) he or she has to work very hard, because the teacher will not treat him or her 10. (different).

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阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a ___________ reason, such as your job or your studies? ___________ perhaps you are interested in the ___________, films or the music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a___________ of the language.

Most people learn best using a variety of ___________ , but traditional classes are an ideal start for many people. They ___________ an environment where you can practice under the ___________ of someone who’s good at the language. We all lead ___________ lives and learning language takes ___________ . You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a ___________ . It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got long. Becoming ___________in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes a lot less.

Many people start learning a language and soon given up. “I’m too ___________ ,” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more ___________ than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any ___________ . And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I’ve also heard people ___________ about the mistakes they make when___________ . Well, relax and laugh about your ___________ and you’re much less likely to make them again.

Learning a new language is never ___________ . But with some work and devotion, you’ll make progress. And you’ll be ___________ by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in ___________ won language. Good luck!

1.A. technical B. political C. practical D. physical

2.A. After B. So C. Though D. Or

3.A. literature B. transport C. agriculture D. medicine

4.A. view B. knowledge C. form D. database

5.A. paintings B. regulations C. methods D. computers

6.A. protect B. change C. respect D. provide

7.A. control B. command C. guidance D. pressure

8.A. busy B. happy C. simple D. normal

9.A. courage B. time C. energy D. place

10.A. theory B. business C. routine D. project

11.A. bored B. fluent C. interested D. devoted

12.A. old B. nervous C. weak D. tired

13.A. closely B. quickly C. privately D. quietly

14.A. age B. speed C. distance D. school

15.A. worry B. hesitate C. think D. quarrel

16.A. singing B. working C. bargaining D. learning

17.A. progress B. mistakes C. cleverness D. clumsiness

18.A. tiresome B. hard C. interesting D. easy

19.A. blamed B. amazed C. interrupted D. informed

20.A. their B. his C. our D. your

短文改错

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Being responsible is actually not that difficult. I used to think it is hard to grow up into a responsible member of the society. An incident happening in a rainy Sunday afternoon changed my attitude. I was on my way to the bookstore and was waiting for the green light while a girl was knocked down by passing car, which drove off quickly. A man immediately gave her first aid and I had joined in without hesitation. Soon many help was given to the girl. Because we sent her to the nearest hospitals in time, she was able to receive properly treatment. Not badly injured, I expressed gratitude to those giving help. Compared with the escaping driver, I was proud of what I did.

5 Holiday Gifts

By Liz Kennedy and Janice Lieberman

Your family’s life story in print? Priceless. An appetizer（开胃品）plate that holds a wine glass？Genius. Read on to see our picks for the best holiday gifts on the Web—all available at bargain prices.

For Your Family

Share your life story with your kids and grandkids. Record your answers to 500 questions, from“What was your engagement proposal（求婚）like?” to “What is a typical family meal?” This hardcover book is a great way to store your life stories and pass them on for generations to come.

Story of a Lifetime: $70 ( 15%discount for 2 ) at www.redenvelope.com

For the Entertainer

Hold a party with ease with wooden appetizer plates that can be attached to your wine glass. No longer will you have your hands full holding a plate in one and a glass in the other. Instead, be a one-handed wonder at your next party!

Wooden Appetizer Plates: $40 ( 5%discount for 4 ) at www.homewetbar.com

For the Pet Lover

Ever wonder what your pet does when you’re out of the room? See the world through your dog’s eyes with Uncle Milton’s Pet Eye View Camera. This mini video camera clips onto your dog’s or cat’s collar to give you a glimpse into your pet’s secret life.

Eye View Camera: $60 ( 10%discount for 3) at www. babyage. com

For the Athlete

Find a new level of motivation with the Nike+iPod Sports Kit. Listen to your favorite music while Nike records how far you’ve run, how many calories you’ve burned, and your personal best times. Upload your data to the Nike website, and see the progress you’re making.

Nike+iPod Sports kit: $30 (5 %discount for 2) at www. store. nike. com

For the Nature Lover

A symbol of long life and memory, a Ginkgo Bilobatree is the perfect gift for your earth-conscious friends. The kit includes everything you need to grow a tree. After 10 to 12 years, your tree will stand about 20 feet tall.

Ginkgo Tree-to-Be with Personalized Tag: $50 (10 %discount for 3) at www. gifttree. com

1.How much would it cost to buy 3 Eye View Cameras and a Nike + IPod Sports Kit?

A. $208.50 B. $210.00 C. $192.00 D. $190.50

2.We can learn from the text that ____.

A. Liz Kennedy and Janice Lieberman are the writers of it

B. an Eye View Camera measures calories burned

C. You can give a nature-loving friend a Wooden Appetizer Plate

D. The book Story of a Lifetime helps you know more about your dog’s life

3.This text is probably a (n) ________.

A. description of new goods on the Internet

B. advertisement for certain goods on the Internet

C. report about a new store

D. introduction to popular products

Miang

My name is Miang，I come from Thailand. I would like to tell you about my favorite holiday，which is Chinese Spring Festival，taking place in January or February every year. My family is Chinese，and we celebrate this day all together，too. My aunt prepares some traditional Chinese dishes，such as duck ，chicken，fish，pork and so on. We will have a get-together to enjoy all these delicious food，especially a kind of food—“dumplings”．

Janine

My favorite holiday is Christmas. On Christmas，we dance，play music and sing. We have great fun on that day. We eat Christmas sweets and many special foods. We decorate our house with colorful lights. I love Christmas mainly because it is Jesus' birthday!

Zhenia

My favorite holiday is New Year. We celebrate the New Year on the 31st of December. Father Frost comes with his granddaughter Snegoorochka on this night. He comes at night and puts his presents under the New Year Tree. We have a party and stay up until midnight to see the New Year in and the Old Year off. We cook tasty food for parties.

Pat

My name is Pat，and I am from Thailand. My favorite holiday is Songkran. It is a Thai New Year celebration. It takes place from the 13th to 15th of April. People pour water on each other on this holiday. It is a lot of fun. People also buy new clothes and they have big parties.

Malena

I am Malena，and I'm from Argentina. My favorite holiday is New Year. We celebrate with fireworks at midnight. I go to Punta del Este with my family. We usually eat Arabian food(kibbe，Lajmayin and so on)．

1.On Chinese New Year's Day，Miang's aunt may cook all of the following EXCEPT________.

A．duck B．dumplings

C．Lajmayin D．pork

2.We can infer that Father Frost and Snegoorochka most probably are________.

A．present?sellers B．Zhenia's relatives

C．characters in tales D．father and daughter

3.What's the topic of this passage?

A．An unforgettable day.

B．My favorite holiday.

C．Holidays in the world.

D．Food on New Year.

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