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     Western New Bridge Library Announcement
     2008-3-10
     Shortened Library Hours for Spring Break
     Library Hours have been shortened to 7hours a day (9:00a. m. -4:00p. m.)for spring Break from March
24 to March 30. Coming Events
     ●On Monday, March 24, at 10:30am., Scott Sutton, a children's writer, will tell stores to kids over seven.
Sutton's attractive style will surely inspire everyone present!
      ●At 1:00pm. On march 26, the Georgetown musicians will present an Irish folk concert, which will be
entertaining for the entire family. come for the music and stay to check out some relevant books for the rest
of the week!
     ●On Thursday, march 27, at 2:00pm., the annual children' gathering will take place in room 201, the
second-floor. pick up an invitation in the children's room and return your RSVP (回复) to reserve your at the
table by 3:00 pm. On Tuesday, march 25. Only children are allowed in the gathering.
     ●At 10:30am. On Friday, March 28, Enzo Monfre of the hit kids' science show, ENZOology, will bring
Fossils live! Surely Enzo will take the audience back in time, deep beneath the surface of the earth, to uncover
the mysteries of killer dinosaurs, and more. Enzo recently appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show- come and
see him at the library!
     Please note: In case of emergency, please call the Help Desk at 926-3736 and follow the procedures
outlined on the voice message. The call-down service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for
emergencies. The Help Desk supplies service to you all the year round! For questions about all these, please
contact hld@wnbl . org. Come for the great Fun;
     Stay for the relevant Books!

1. To attend the annual Children's Gathering, one has to _____.

A. buy a ticket
B. apply in advance
C. make a reservation
D. contact the call-down service

2. According to the passage, Enzo Monfre will _____.

A. show the children around a zoo
B. tell stories to children over seven
C. be present at the science show in preson
D. lead the children to the Ellen DeGeneres Show

3. The Help Desk in this library supplies service _____.

A. only during the daytime
B. in case of emergency
C. till the end of the Spring Break
D. after 22:00 p. m. every day

4. We can learn from the passage that children can _____.

A. attend all the activities with their parents
B. borrow some relevant books for the activities
C. participate in the activities from 8:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m.
D. choose only one of the activities according to their interest

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                                          Attend the Next Forum!
     For the last twelve years CPSB has had the pleasure of hosting a learning event
we call a Forum. We started offering programs in Sarasota in February in 1991 and
our first Forum was held in 1992 as a small group meeting.Being from the Northern
USA, this was a particularly good time to go south for the warmth of our friendships
with DR. Treffinger and Dr. Noller and to keep away from the cold winter.
     The Forum is the only chance to learn about various topics of the creativity and
innovation (革新) and from those who have rich experience and interest in the field.
The theme of the 2004 Forum includes searching for a few new methods, sharing
lessons from experience, and learning and exchanging ideas on cutting-edge research.
Space is limited,so early registration (登记,注册) is welcome.
     Meeting the Innovation Challenge
     February 6 and 7,2004 The Lido Holiday Inn
     Sarasota, Florida
     $ 750 (registration includes some meals and materials)
     Interested in becoming qualified to use the VIEW assessment (评估) of Problem
Solving Style? The two days just before our Forum provides you just that chance.
For more information on VIEW see pages 24-25.
     VIEW Qualification Course
     February 4and 5,2004 The Lido Holiday Inn

1. According to this advertisement, at the Forum people ______.

A. come together in order to form an organization
B. express different opinions and discuss public matters
C. eat together to celebrate their success or victory
D. work together for the purpose of business or trade

2. If you register both the VIEW qualification course and the Forum at the same time, you will save _____.

A. $100
B. $300
C. $350
D. $400

3. "Space is limited, so early registration is welcome" means _____.

A. space is limited, so you can't register now
B. space is too limited for you to register
C. you'll lose the good chance if you don't register soon
D. you'll be given a special offer if you register now

4. The main purpose of this advertisement is to _____.

A. encourage more people to attend the Forum in time
B. promise everyone can pay less money to attend the Forum
C. call on the people in the north of the USA to go south for holidays
D. introduce some new activities and topics of the Forum

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     The management and staff are happy to welcome you and will do all they can to make your stay an
enjoyable one. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
     MEAL TIMES 　　
     Our overnight charge includes a continental-type breakfast. 　　
     Breakfast: 7:30-9:30 a. m. 　　
     Lunch: 12:00-2:00 p. m. 　　
     Afternoon tea: 4:00-5:30 p. m. 　　
     Dinner: 7:00-9:15 p. m. 　　
     Meals can be served in rooms at a small extra charge. We regret that meals cannot be served outside
these times. 　　
     Light refreshments including tea, coffee, biscuits and sandwiches, can be served in rooms between
10:00 a. m. and 11:00 p. m. except during the meal times listed above. Cold drinks are available in the room
refrigerator. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
     ROOM CLEANING 　　
     Please hang the appropriate sign on your door handle if you do not wish to be disturbed. It will be easier
for the maids if you can leave the room temporarily at any time between 9:30 a. m. and 4:00 p. m. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　      VALUABLES 　　
     We are not responsible for the loss of money, jewellery, or other valuables unless they are kept in the
safe and signed for by the manager. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
      DEPARTURES 　　
     Please inform receptionists of your intended leaving before 9:30 a. m. of the day concerned and leave
the room by noon to allow for its preparation for incoming guests. If circumstances (情况) require, luggage
can be left in the charge of the hall porter. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
     A SPECIAL REQUEST 　　
     We would respectfully suggest that in consideration of the comfort of other guests, the volume of radios
and televisions should be turned down after 11:00 p. m.

1. Meals can be served _______. 　

A. outside the room at 3:00 p. M.
B. in the dining-room at 6:00 p. m. 　　
C. in the dining-room from 7:30 a. m. to 9:15 p. M.
D. in rooms at 9:00 p. m.

2. If you intend to leave the room tomorrow, you may leave at any of the following hours except _______. 　　

A. 3:00 p. m.　　　　　
B. 12:00 a. m.
C. 10:00 a. m. 　　　　
D. 11:00 a. m. 　

3. Where is this notice most likely to be found? 　　

A. At restaurants.　　　　
B. In shops.
C. In hotels. 　　　　
D. In the newspapers. 　

4. What can we conclude from the last paragraph? 　　

A. You should respect the other guests. 　　
B. You are not allowed to use radios and televisions. 　　
C. You shouldn't make the radios and televisions too loud after 11:00 p.m. 　　
D. To comfort others, you should turn off radios and televisions after 11:00 p.m.

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     Happy birthday
     The China National Opera (CNO) will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday.
     Different generations of CNO vocalists, like Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei, will present the concert
which will feature both songs from famous Chinese operas like "The White-haired Girl" and "The Hundredth
Bride", as well as, arias of such Western opera classics as"Madame Butterfly","La Traviata" and"Rigoletto".
     Time/ date: 7:30 pm, September 7, 8
     Location: Tianqiao Theatre
     Tel: 6551-4787, 8315-6170
     Tickets: 60-500 yuan (US $7.2- 60.2)
     Folk music
     A concert will be held to feature some recently composed traditional Chinese music works.
     The concert, given by the Folk Orchestra of the China Opera and Ballet Theatre, will include such pieces
as "Memory of Childhood", "Memorial Ceremony for God"and "Wine Song".
     Time/date: 7:30pm, September 13
     Location: Concert hall at the National Library of China
     Tel: 6848 -5462, 6841-9220
     Tickets: 30-200 yuan (US$3.6-24.1)
     Moon music
     A concert of traditional Chinese music will be given on the eve of the Moon Festival which falls on
September 21st this year. The concert will feature a number of famous pieces centred on the theme of the
moon, such as"Moonlight","Spring night on a Moonlit River" and"Lofty Mountain and Flowing River."
     A number of established traditional Chinese music performers like Zhou Yaokun and Fan Weiqing, will
play solos as well as collaborate with the folk music orchestra.
     Time / date: 7:30 pm, September 21st
     Location: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities
     Tel: 6606-8888, 6606-9999

1. If you want to buy tickets for listening to the music "Memory of Childhood", you will dial _____.

A. 6551-4787
B. 6848-5462
C. 8315-6170
D. 6606-9999

2. Which statement is right according to the passage?

A. Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei stand for the same generation of CNO vocalists.
B. "Rigoletto" is a famous piece on the theme of the moon.
C. "Lofty Mountain and Flowing River" is a traditional Chinese music.
D. Zhou Yaokun will play solos and Fan Weiqing will collaborate with the folk music orchestra.

3. "Madame Butterfly" is _____.

A. a Chinese opera
B.a Western opera
C.a piece of music
D.a song

4. In which column of a newspaper will the article be published?

A. Entertainment.
B. People.
C. Culture.
D. Sports.

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     AAAGH! The Generation 90s is coming!
     Wearing earphones, using complex Net language and constantly text messaging friends, the Gen-90s
following the Gen-80s begin to make their world debut (初次登台). Each generation or age group has its own
symbols and lifestyle. Read on and judge for yourselves if you fit the Gen-90s profile (概况,简介).
      Earphones
     These little devices seem to grow on the heads of the Gen-90s．They might lead to MP3, MP4 or MP101
players, giving these young people a plugged-in,cool and perhaps self-addicted look, of course, life is not
always music to the ears. Martian language
     They have created their own code-like online language. It's a mixture of English, Japanese and Chinese that
perhaps only Martians can understand. This is an imaginative generation, though they need to be careful to keep
it out of their term papers.
     Self-Portrait(肖像)
     Saying"cheese" to their own digital cameras is routine for this generation. A little bit of narcissism(自恋)
never hurts anyone. It helps them reflect a little on their own lives. But be aware of the risks of posting private
photos online.
     Text-messaging
     They can type their mobile phones as fast as they can speak. This is a generation that respects efficiency.
However, oral communication is important and will never go out of style.

1. Who are the intended readers of the passage?

A. Teenagers
B. Educators
C. Socialists
D. Parents

2. According to the passage, if you belong to the Gen-90s, you will ______.

A. just appreciate yourself and ignore others' strengths.
B. make your presentation and have your own symbols and lifestyle.
C. have the same symbols and lifestyle of the Gen-80s.
D. like music and dance very much.

3. According to the text, the writer will choose ______ as a good example to the Gen-90.

A. Li Hua likes music and always wearing ipod
B. Zhang Chao is not only an imaginative boy but do everything efficiently
C. Lily is a shy girl and she doesn't like making friends
D. Fangfang likes being taken photos of and often posting them on line

4. According to this passage, which is FALSE?

A. Not all teens are cautious about posting photos.
B. They type their mobile phones so fast that it can catch the speed of speaking.
C. The Gen-90s have a preference for some music players, and even regard them as a necessary part of life.
D. They don't use the cool and complex online language in formal writing.

5. The main idea of the passage is about_______.

A. the Gen-90s' happy life
B. the difference between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s
C. the Gen-90s' unique lifestyle and some practical warnings
D. the similarities between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s

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                                                                Tech-Camp
     No.6 Devon Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong a technology day camp for students 12-17 About
Tech-Camp.
     Tech-Camp is a day camp with a focus on computers and electronics technology. We offer 2-week
summer programmes for students of 12 to 17 years of age. We have a computer lab with the latest and fastest
equipment, an electronics lab, and a video production studio. Our staff are special, too. Our programme leaders
are experts in computers and electronics, of course, but they are also people who care about children and enjoy working with them.
     The benefits of Tech-Camp In all of our programmes, we show students how to work in teams and how to
solve problems by themselves. We encourage them to think creatively. What students will do at Tech-Camp
Each day Tech-camp is filled with useful, interesting and challenging activities. For example, in the Computer
Programme, students learn the basic computer programming, and how to use the Internet. In the Tech-Camp
Programme, they make radio-controlled model cars and produce their own short videos.

Programme	Session 1	Session 2	Session 3
Computer Programme	15 June-26 June	15 June-26 June	15 June-26 June
High-tech Programme	29 June-10 July	27 July-7 August	15 June-26 June

     Fee: HK $2,000 per student (10% discount (打折) available for groups of 10 or more students.)
     For more information about Tech-Camp, please contact Director of Summer Programmes, Ms Julia Brown, by phone, fax or e-mail.
     Telephone: 26548898 Fax: 26948850
     E-mail: juliab@techcamp.com.hk

1. What would you probably like to ask about if you phone Ms Julia Brown after reading the brochure?

A. The activities the students will have.
B. The fee each attendant should pay.
C. The e-mail address of Tech-Camp.
D. The deadline for application.

2. From the brochure we can infer that _______.

A. the Camp offers students accommodation during their two-week stay at the Camp
B. high school teachers are in charge of the Tech-Camp all the time
C. students at Tech-Camp benefit from the knowledge about the hi-tech through lectures given by the experts
D. students will learn how to work with their friends and how to think and solve problems creatively through
activities

3. According to this text, how much will they pay if a group of 20 students enter for Tech-Camp?

A. HK $36,000.
B. HK $35,000.
C. HK $3,600.
D. HK $40,000.

4. The text is intended to _______.

A. introduce to us some information about Tech-Camp
B. attract students to take part in Tech-Camp
C. offer some introductions about computer technology
D. tell students of the necessity of learning Hi-tech Programme

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1. In which column of a newspaper could we find this advertisement?

A. Arts.
B. Sales.
C. Jobs.
D. News.

2. One of the duties of the person to be appointed is _____.

A. taking charge of research work.
B. seeking membership for the trade union.
C. managing a team of three or four members.
D. running a telecommunications company.

3. If you want to apply for this position, you can do all EXCEPT _____.

A. ask an agency for an application form
B. dial 020 8971 7482 for more information
C. email hr@cwu.org for an application pack
D. send in your application before 4th August 2010

4. Which of the following applicants is most likely to be employed?

A. A school teacher with a master's degree.
B. A university graduate majoring in computer science.
C. A director from a research centre with a master's degree.
D. A clerk from a telecommunications company.

Cathy、Jason、Kate、Wayne和Frank各自打算订一份杂志。第1至5题是他们的个人情况介绍。阅读下面
六种杂志的简介（A、B、C、D、E和F），选出符合各人需要的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。

(     )1. A young mother raising her first child, Cathy tries to spend as much time as she can playing with her
baby girl. She is eager to get more knowledge of child development and to better understand how young
children look at the world.
(     )2. Jason is a successful young businessman. He travels widely and enjoys adventures and challenges.
Having been to many different countries, Jason is still looking for new places to visit. His biggest dream is to
see every corner of the world before he retires.
(     )3. Smart and pretty, Kate is very popular among her friends. She takes great care of how she looks and
has a great interest in fashion and the lifestyle of famous people. Besides, she also enjoys reading articles
written especially for young girls.
(     )4. Wayne teaches science in a middle school. He not only wants his students to know more about the
modern science, but also tries hard to develop a curiosity about nature among his students. He is gathering
materials for his students to read.
(     )5. Frank is the father of a 10-year-old boy. He believes that in this fast-developing world parents should
prepare their children from lifelong learning at an early age. Therefore, in his opinion, the most important skill
for children to learn is to discover things on their own. He is looking for a magazine for his son.

A *Seventeen* Seventeen provides advice and encouragement for masses of young girls. Although its primary focus is fashion and famous people, this teen magazine offers more. Mixed among the latest styles, you'll find short but interesting articles. Topics range from beauty to the risks of drinking. Price: $22.95 ($3.83/issue)	B *Muse* Muse seeks to stimulate, delight, and challenge every curious child between the ages of 13 and 16. Produced by the editors and publishers of Cricket, Muse features articles on space, genetics, lasers, rain forests, computers, physics, math, earth sciences, and almost everything else in the universe. Price: $32.97 ($3.66/issue)
C *WONDERTIME* WONERTIME is a new magazine from the editors of FamilyFun, devoted to helping parents develop children's love of learning. A blend of how and why, WONDERTIME inspires parents to see the world through the eyes of their children. WONDERTIME mixes playful activities with scientific knowledge about how children develop physically, socially, intellectually, creatively, and emotionally. Price: $10.00 ($1.00/issue)	D *National Geographic Adventurer* A new magazine from National Geographic, National Geographic Adventurer is intended for a generation of active men and women who seek new & challenging ways to explore and experience the world. The magazine offers an exciting mix of great photography and interesting articles. Features focus on best adventure stories, travel destinations, sports and more. Price: $14.95 ($1.50/issue)
E *Familyfun* What does family fun mean to you? Crafts? Recipes? Party ideas? Familyfun magazine dishes up these and more interesting activities in over 180 colorful pages. Aimed at parents with young children, this energetic magazine promises to enrich the lives of families. Reviews of computer games, books, videos, and DVDs, written by experts, help parents feel up to the minute. Price: $9.95 ($0.99/issue)	F *Kids Discover* To help children aged 6 to 12 become lifelong learners, each issue of Kids Discover looks into a single topic in science or social studies which children of this age fropu have a great interest in. The combination of exciting color photography, lovely pictures and informative kif-friendly text engages readers with attractive content. Price: $26.95 ($2.25/issue)