This year 2,300 teenagers ( young people aged from 13-19 ) from all over the world will spend about ten months in U.S. homes. They will attend U.S. schools, meet U.S. teenagers, and form impressions (印象) of the real American teenagers. American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and have a new understanding of the rest of the world.

   Here is a two-way student exchange in action. Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George's family. In return, George's son, Mike, spent a year in Fred's home in America.

   Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived, but after two months study, the language began to come to him. School was completely different from what he had expected — much harder. Students rose respectfully (尊敬地) when the teacher entered the room. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that are usual in the United States. There were almost no outside activities.

   Family life, too, was different. The family's word was law, and all activities were around the family rather than the individual (个人). Fred found the food too simple at first. Also, he missed having a car.

   “Back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time. In Germany, you walk, but you soon learn to like it.”

   At the same time, in America, Mike, a friendly German boy, was also forming his idea. “I suppose I should criticize (批评) American schools.” he says. “It is far too easy by our level (水准). But I have to say that I like it very much. In Germany we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens (市民). There ought to be some middle ground between the two.”

The whole exchange program is mainly to ____.

 A.help teenagers in other countries know the real America   B.send students in America to travel in Germany

 C. let students learn something about other countries        D. have teenagers learn new languages

What did Fred and Mike agree on?

 A. American food tasted better than German food.   B. German schools were harder than American schools.

 C. Americans and Germans were both friendly.      D. There were more cars on the streets in America.

What is particular (特别的) in American schools?

A. There is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings.

B. There are a lot of activities after school.

C. Students usually take 14 subjects in all.  

D. Students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car.

What did Mike think after experiencing the American school life?

 A. A better education should include something good from both America and Germany.

 B. German schools trained students to be better citizens.

 C. American schools were not as good as German schools.

 D. The easy life in the American school was more helpful to students.

C

Father’s Day Sunset Live Music Dinner Cruise

Sunday, June 16th, 2013

6:30pm-8:30pm

Join us aboard the 95’ Dana Pride for our special Father’s Day Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a unique evening of fun on the water, complete with live music by Mike O’ Brien and a delicious barbecue dinner.

Adult – $59??? Kids (3-12) – $29??? Two and under are Free

LOCATION: Dana Point Harbor

BOOK ONLINE OR CALL: 949-496-5794

Rancho Days Fiesta

July 13, 2013

??? Celebration the history of Saddleback Valley, there will be children’s activities including free crafts projects. Help make and taste homemade ice cream and butter, warm bread from the oven. Dip water and grind（磨碎）corn while learning about the early days of Orange County.

Admission is $3 for children 3 to 12 years old and $4 for adults.

LOCATION: Heritage Hill Historical Park

INFORMATION: 949-923-2230

Annual Silverado Counter Fair and Art Festival

October 5-6, 2013

??? The 42th Annual Silverado Country Fair explores the wonders of the area’s Old West rustic（乡村的）culture, great live music, tasty food, handmade arts, crafts and family games under the oak-trees below Orange Country’s famous Saddleback Mountain.

Daytime adult admission: $4 / Kids under 12: only $2

Saturday Night Music Fest（联欢）: $5 for everyone

LOCATION: Silverado Community Center

INFORMATION: 714-997-3968

Starr Ranch Sanctuary

October 20-21, 2013

Audubon California’s Starr Ranch Sanctuary invites you to our fall classes for adults. Join our wildlife biologist for two peaceful days at beautiful 4,000-acre Starr Ranch in southeast Orange County and experience nature hands-on as a wildlife researcher.

Cost: $95 for those not camping (including dinner) / $100 for those camping (dinner and breakfast provided)

LOCATION: Starr Ranch Sanctuary

RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION: 949-858-0309

1.Which event is suitable for one who wants to enjoy dinner in a boat with live music?

A. Rancho Days Fiesta.

B. Starr Ranch Sanctuary.

C. Father’s day Sunset Live Music Dinner Cruise.?????

D. Annual Silverado Counter Fair and Art Festival.???? ?????????????

2.At Rancho Days Fiesta, you can _______.

A. taste food made in the local factories

B. join in activities for the whole family

C. pay a great deal of money to join in camping ????????????? ?????????????

D. experience the early life of the Orange County

3.How much will a couple have to pay if they go to Saturday Night Music Fest with their 10-year-old son?

A. $12.????????????? ????????????? B. $15.?????????? ????????????? C. $10.????????? ????????????? ????????????? D. $5.

4.Mr Smith wants to take his wife and daughter to have some family games in early October. He will call _______ for information.

A. 714-997-3968??????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? B. 949-923-2230?????

C. 949-496-5794???? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? D. 949-858-0309?????????????

Mike has loved flying since he was small. When he was three years old, his dad took him to an air show. Mike loved the sounds of the plane and he   31  of becoming an airplane pilot(飞行员) some day. As Mike grew up, he learned as   32   as he could about flying. He wanted to go to flying school  33  university. He kept on 34   his parents about it all the time. At that time, pilot training was very   35  . Mike’s parents couldn’t afford it.

Later Mike became a salesman. He hoped to get lots of money for flying school. He traveled  36  America for his factory. He liked to travel,    37    by plane. To save money, he usually stayed in cheap hotels.

One morning, Mike   38   to Atlanta. On the plane, after breakfast, he went to   39  . Some time later, he woke up. The two men beside him were talking in a   40  voice. When Mike heard the word “hijack(劫持)”, he nearly  41  out of his seat, but he pretended(假装) he was still   42  . He listened when the two men talked. Mike quickly learned what was                  43  . They planned to hijack the plane to Cuba. This made Mike very   44  . He knew he had to stop them before they began their    45   .

Mike pretended to use the washroom. On the way he met a hostess(空姐) and told her about the coming   46  . A moment later, the passengers were told that there was something wrong with the plane. Soon the plane landed at the    47   airport.

The two men received a   48   when they saw twenty police officers were    49    them at the airport.

Later Mike was given free flying training as a reward.    50   he became a pilot and flew happily ever since. Now his story is well known in the United States.

Everyone here likes Mike because he is good at telling and _______ jokes.?

A. turning up  B. putting up  C. making up  D. showing up?

Mike didn’t notice Alice entering his room. He ____ a phone call.

   A．answered     B. has answered     C. was answering      D. is answering