Summer Holiday Fun 2010!
     The summer holidays are upon us again.Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!
     Peterborough Museum
     The Age of the Dinosaurs is the museum's main attraction this summer.Get up close to prehistoric
creatures via some great handson exhibits!Watch out for monsters lurking around every ember!The
museum is open from 10?00 am to 5?00 pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12?00 pm to 4?00 pm on
Sundays in August.
     Call 01733 864663 for details.
     Saxon Youth Club
     School holiday fun:Young people aged 13～19 will be able to produce their own music, compete in
sports activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman
Road, Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3?00 pm.PLUS an aeroball tournament will
take place on Thursday,12th August between 3?30 pm and 6?30 pm.
     Call 01353 720274 for details.
     Houghton Mill
    Through the Looking Glass-a new production of the family favorite on Monday 30th, August.Bring
rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play.Gates open 5∶30 pm,
performance 6∶30 pm～8∶30 pm.Tea room will be open until the end of the interval.Adult ￡10.
Child ￡7.Family ￡20.
      Booking advisable on 0845 4505157.
     Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
     Farmland Games:From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches, come and join the Farmland
Team.Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is fit for a winner!No need to book,
just turn up between 12?00 pm and 4?00 pm on Thursday,19th August.Suitable for children aged four
and above, each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal
admission price.Tickets Cost:￡7 per child.
      For further information, call 01223 810080.

1. If you are interested in cooking, you can go to________.

A. Peterborough Museum  
B. Houghton Mill
C. Saxon Youth Club  
D. Farmland Museum

2. You want to watch the new play with your parents, so it will cost you________.

A. ￡7  
B. ￡17  
C. ￡27  
D. ￡20

3. Which of the following activities needs parents' company?

A. Playing farmland games.
B. Watching the new play.
C. Competing in sports activities.
D. Visiting the dinosaur exhibition.

4. If Tom comes to Peterborough Museum on August 19, he will have________to choose from for
   himself.

A. one activity  
B. two activities
C. three activities  
D. four activities

     If you are looking for a summer camp job opportunity, the following are some summer camp jobs
available for 2010 summer.
     1. Fishing / Fly-fishing
     Male 21+. Teach fishing and fly-fishing (用假蝇钓鱼) techniques. Live with 6-8 campers, teach
basic outdoor skills, lead backpacking trips and assist with canoe trips.
    Salary: $2,400.00-$3,000.00
     Roaring Brook Camp for Boys
    480 Roaring Brook Road
    Bradford, Vermont 05033, USA
    Contact: Dr. Candice Raines at (800) 802-747-0282
    2. Athletic Trainer
    International Sports Training Camp is a specialized sports camp located on a private 100-acre lake
in the scenic Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. We are famous for our outstanding
facilities, innovative (创新的) programs and friendly staff. We are looking for both students and certified
athletic trainers.
     Salary: $2,500.00
     International Sports Training Camp.
    1100 Twin Lake Road
    Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360, USA
    Contact: Kara Klaus at (570) 6202267
    3. Head Cook
     Manage kitchen staff of 4, order food and prepare meals and snacks for 50-60 campers and staff
daily during sessions and training periods.
    Salary: $3, 000.00-$4,000.00
     Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies
    HC 83, Box 38DD
    Capon Bridge, West Virginia 26711, USA
    Contact: Vini Schoene at (540) 465-1516
    4. Drama Department Head
     Camp Airy (for boys) is seeking an experienced individual with a theater background and experience
in directing children's productions. Supervise counselor staff and direct two major productions in our
600-seat Outdoor Theatre. Our summer season runs from June 17 to August 18. Be sure to visit our
outstanding website at www.airylouise.org.
    Salary: Depends on Experience.
     Camp Airy & Camp Louise
    14938 Old Camp Airy Road
     Thurmont, Maryland 21788, USA
    Contact: Steve Goldklang at (410) 466-9010

1. Who would be most interested in the passage?
A. College teachers.      
B. Online bloggers.    
C. Holiday-goers.      
D. Job seekers.

2. Mr. Smith is good at fishing and he plans to spend the summer doing what he loves and earn
    some money. Which number should he dial?

A. (570) 6202267.          
B. (540) 465-1516.
C. (800) 802-717-0282.      
D. (410) 466-9010.

3. Which of the following statements about Athletic Trainer is TRUE?

A. College graduates are preferred.      
B. Only professional athletes can apply.
C.This position offers a monthly salary of $3,500.
D. Applicants can get in touch with Kara Klaus.

4. Which of the following organizations offers a salary depending on experience?  

A. Camp Airy & Camp Louise.      
B. International Sports Training Camp.
C.Roaring Brook Camp for Boys.    
D. Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies.

                                 Welcome to the Miami Planetarium

     School Groups:$10.00 per person
     One free teacher admission per 10 students.
     Group rates apply to groups 15 or more.
     Click HERE to make a reservation online today!
     The Miami Planetarium (天文馆) opened its doors to the public on November 4,1966 and has
entertained and educated children of all ages about astronomy and the wonders of the night sky ever
since.The Planetarium houses a 65foot diameter domed (圆顶状的) projection screen with 231 seats.
At the heart of the Planetarium is a SPITZ "Space Transit Planetarium" star projector (放映机), which
is capable of accurately reproducing the stars and planets  as seen from anywhere on Earth at any time
during the year.Shows daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.Unlike any other in South Florida,
the Planetarium is a unique setting for bringing the stars and planets indoors in animated live star shows
and musicfilled laser light shows.
     The Weintraub Observatory (天文台) houses two powerful telescopes.Observatory hours are from
8?00 pm to 10?00 pm.Look through the telescope to view the planets, the four moons of Jupiter, the
rings of Saturn and deep sky objects such as galaxies, nebulae and double stars.
     Deposit:A $75 deposit must be received 10 days prior to the visit date to guarantee your visit.
     Cancellation Policy:The museum requires 48 hours advance notice prior to any cancellation or other
changes to a reservation.Without prior notification the original total will be expected upon arrival.
    Payment Policy:The balance of the admission fee is due upon arrival at the museum on your visit
day.
    Upon Arrival:The leading teacher should check in at  the box office with payment for the correct
head count of students, and teachers.Visitors should remain on the bus until a museum interpreter show
you around the museum.
     Museum Etiquette:We ask that all groups remain together and orderly.Teachers are asked to help
maintain order  with their groups.We reserve the right to refuse service to any group or individual not
obeying the museum policies.
     Bus Procedures:The museum will provide parking for buses in our parking lot.Upon arrival, bus
drivers will be directed by the museum staff to the appropriate places to park.It is recommended that
buses remain on the spots throughout the group's entire museum visit.
     For more information & reservations call:(305) 6464222.

1. In the Miami Planetarium, visitors can________.

A. look through the telescope to view the Mars'at 11 pm
B. enjoy the roller coaster on the weekend
C. watch animated live star shows on December 1
D. watch animated live star shows on December 25

2. If twenty students are to visit the Miami Planetarium together with five teachers, how much will they
    have to pay for the admission fees in total?

A. $230.  
B. $250.  
C. $150.  
D. $200.

3. We can infer from the passage that________.

A. the Miami Planetarium has a history of over 50 years
B. the Miami Planetarium is very popular among moviegoers
C. the Miami Planetarium is located in North Florida
D. the Weintraub Observatory is not open to visitors during the day

4. To make sure that you can visit the Miami Planetarium on time, you must________.

A. pay the total admission fees in advance
B. pay some of the admission fees beforehand
C. rent the bus owned by the planetarium
D. book the visit five days before the visit date

5. If visitors don't obey the rules, they are likely to________.

A. be refused service  
B. be punished
C. be fined $75  
D. be driven out of the planetarium

     The value-packed, all-inclusivesight-seeing package thatcombines the best of Sydney'sharbour, city,
bay and beach highlights.
     A SydneyPass gives you unlimited and flexible travel on the Explorer Buses: the 'red' Sydney Explorer
shows you around our exciting city sights while the 'blue' Bondi Explorer visits Sydney Harbour bays and
famous beaches. Take to the water on one of three magnificent daily harbour cruises(游船). You can
also travel free on regular Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries or CityRail services (limited area), so you can
go to every corner of this beautiful city.
      Imagine browsing at Darling Harbour, sampling the famous seafood at Watsons Bay or enjoying the
city lights on an evening ferry cruise. The possibilities and plans are endless with a SydneyPass.
Wherever you decide to go, remember that bookings are not required on any of our services so tickets
are treated on a first in, first seated basis.
     SydneyPasses are available for 3, 5 0r 7 days for use over a 7 calendar day period. With a 3 or 5
day pass you choose on which days out of the 7 you want to use it. All SydneyPasses include a free
Airport Express inward trip before starting your 3, 5 or 7 days, and the return trip is valid (有效的) for
2 months from the first day your ticket was used.
     SydneyPass Fares


     *A child is defined as anyone from the ages of 4 years to under 16 years. Children under 4 years
travel free.
     **A family is defined as 2 adults and any number of children from 4 to under 16 years of age from
the same family.

1. A SydneyPass doesn't offer unlimited rides on ______.

A. the Explorer Buses                  
B. the harbour cruises
C. regular Sydney Buses                
D. CityRail services

2. With a SydneyPass, a traveller can________.

A. save fares from and to the airport      
B. take the Sydney Explorer to beaches
C. enjoy the famous seafood for free 
D. reserve seats easily in a restaurant

3. If 5-day tickets were to be recommended to a mother who travelled with her colleague and her
    children, aged 3, 6 and 10, what would the lowest cost be?

A. $225.      
B. $300.    
C. $360.          
D. $420.

                                                      JOB OPPORTUNITIES
     Law Office Manager/Administer
     Mature and energetic professional to handle administration, management and operations for the firm.
     Responsibilities: Responsible for daily operations of the firm. Including handling important and
confidential matters for the firm and clients. The position requires the ability to interact with all members of
the staff and a diverse group of clients. Organize President's emails and schedules as well as coordinate
staff meetings and events. Must have the ability to analyze and solve problems. Experienced in managing
people, processes and procedures. Minimum HR duties are part of the position. Candidates will work
closely with the accounting department in several projects. Must have excellent time management and
organizational skills, attention to details.
     Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. Excellent benefits and
work environment. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Send resume(简历) with cover letter in confidence to:
     EMAIL: info@greencards.com
     ADDRESS:
     Alan Gordon Immigration and Naturalization Law 1018 East Boulevard - Suite 7 Charlotte, NC
28203
     FAX: 704 377 1172
     Experienced Immigration Paralegal(律师助手)
     Excellent work ethic, energetic and committed professional with background on family based and
business immigration law. Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written and the ability
to interact with all members of the staff and different group of clients. Proven time management and
organization skills. Attention to details. Must be proficient in computer programs. Flexibility and positive
attitude are important. Bachelor's degree is required. Must pass credit and background checks. Salary is
good and satisfying.
     Send resume with cover letter in confidence to:
     Email: info@greencards.com
     ADDRESS:
     Alan Gordon immigration and Naturalization Law 1018 East Boulevard - Suite 7 Charlotte, NC
28203
     FAX: 704 377 1172

1. If you want to apply for the law office manager you must ________.

A. have managed your own firm before
B. send emails to the President of the firm
C. have the ability to analyze social problems
D. have an excellent ability to work with other people

2. The underlined part "is commensurate with" most probably means "_______".

A. agrees with
B. devotes to
C. limits to
D. helps with

3. Both Law Office Manager and Experienced Immigration Paralegal ______.

A. offer good salaries
B. need good organization abilities
C. provide a good work environment
D. require understanding two languages

4. Tom wants to work as an experienced immigration paralegal, he _______.

A. had better be an immigrant
B. must have a doctor degree
C. must be good at computer programs
D. must be good at checking others' background

                                                         EVENTS(赛事)
     Bicycle tour and race
     A bike tour and race will be held on August 26 and 27(Sat. & Sum. ). At 5:30am, the riders will
leave Tian'anmen Square and ride the first 35 kilometers as a training leg. Then the next 55 kilometer leg,
from   Yanjiao to Jixian, will be the first competitive(竞争性的)part of the tour. The riders and their bikes will then be taken from Jixian to Changli.
     The second racing leg of the tour will be from Changli to the seaside of Nandaibe, covering a distance
of 20 kilometers. Saturday night includes the stay at Nandaihe and supper. Sunday morning is free for play at the seaside. At noon all the people and their bikes will be taken back to Beijing.
     Cost:200 Yuan    Telephone:4675027
     Brazilian footballers
     The Brazilian Football Club will play Beijing Guo'an Team at the Workers Stadium on August 26. The club has four national team players . Also coming is 1994 US World Cup starRomario ho has promised
to play for at least 45 minutes.
     Ticket prices:60,100,150 Yuan
     Time/Date:4:30 pm, August 26(Sat.) Telephone: 5012372
     Rock climbing
     The Third National Rock Climbing Competition will be held on August 26-27 at the Huairou
Mountain-climbing Training Base. More than 10 teams from Beijing, Wuhan, Dalian, Jilin and other places will take part in it. A Japanese team will give an exhibition climbing. Free for spectators(观众).
     Take a long-distance bus from Dongzhimen to Huairou.
     Time/Dates:9-12 am, August 26 and 27
     Telephone:7143177, 7144850, Wang Zhenghua

1. The main purpose of announcing the above events is to give information about ___.

A. visiting teams
B. famous players
C. things to do for the weekend
D. prices to pay for the sports events

2. If you take part in the bike tour, you will ride for ___.

A. 35 kilometres    
B. 55 kilometres
C. 75 kilometres    
D. 110 kilometres

3. the underlined word "leg" in "Bicycle tour and race" probably means____ .

A. race
B. practice
C. part of the training
D. part of the tour

4. If you want to find something to do for Saturday afternoon, which telephone number will you call?

A. 4675027
B. 7143177
C. 5012372  
D. 71

     This is time of year when we think about giving and receiving presents. Can you find a little
extra(额外的东西)to give? On this page we suggest a few organizations you might like to help.
Littleton Children's Home
     We don't want your money, but children's toys, books and clothes in good condition would be very
welcome.
     Also,we are looking for friendly families who would take our children into their homes for a few hours
or days and give them not only food but also love. You have so much-will you share it?
     Phone Sister Thomas on 55671.
     Children's Hospice
     We look after a small number of very sick children. This important work needs skill and love. We
cannot continue without gifts of money to pay for more nursing staff(员工). We also need story books and toys suitable for quiet games.
Street Food
     In the winter weather, it's no fun being homeless. It's even worse if you're hungry.
     We give hot food to at least fifty people every night. It's hard work, but necessary. Can you come and help? If not, can you find a little money? We use a very old kitchen, and we urgently need some new
sauce pans. Money for new would be most welcome indeed.
     Contact Street Food, c/o Mary's House, Elming Way, Littleton. Phone 27713.
     Littleton Youth Club
     Have you got an unwanted chair? -a record player? -a pot of paint?
     Because we can use them!
     We want to get to work on our meeting room!
     Please phone 66231 and we'll be happy to collect anything you can give us.
     Thank you!
     Night Shelter
     We offer a warm bed for the night to anyone who has nowhere to go. We rent the former Commercial Hotel on Green Street. Although it is not expensive, we never seem to have quite enough money. Can you
let us have a few pounds? Any amount, however small, will be such a help.
     Send it to us at 15, Green St, Littleton. Please make a check payable to Night Shelter. You can also
call us at 62735.

1. If you like children and you could offer a happy family to a homeless child, you may go to          .  

A. Street Food                  
B. Night Shelter
C. Littleton Children's Home      
D. Children's Hospice

2. We can infer that       .

A. there are too many social problems in this country
B. people are very poor during the time for giving
C. warm-hearted people like to give away money
D. this passage is taken from a local newspaper

3. If you want to help but you have no extra to give, you may dial___ and offer your help.

A. 27713  
B. 55671    
C. 62735    
D. 66231

4. If your child has grown up, you may take the child's things to           .

A. Littleton Children's Home and Children's Hospice
B. Littleton Youth Club and Littleton Children's Home 
C. Children's Hospice and Night Shelter
D. Littleton Youth Club and Night Shelter