SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Captain Goodfellow
      Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Goodfellow will be
ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, free.
Walking Tour of the Town
      Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about its history. Meet at the
famous front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes! 
Films at the Museum
      Two European films will be shown Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at
1:30. The workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898. 
International Picnic
      Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from
all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 pm.
Do You Want to Hear"The Zoo"
      "The Zoo", a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US concert tomorrow night at 8:00
at Rose Hall, City College.

1. You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food _____.

A. at the front entrance of City Hall
B. at the game
C. at 5:00 pm
D. at Central Park on Saturday

2. You can see movies at _____.

A. the City College
B. the Museum Theatre
C. the City Theatre
D. the Central Park

3. Walking Tour of the Town will be taken _____.

A. in the City Hall
B. outside
C. at the gate
D. at the zoo

4. "The Zoo" is _____.

A. a park with lots of animals there
B. a US concert
C. a music group
D. an interesting event

     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. Many teenagers think that _____ can understand them better.

A. friends
B. brothers
C. sisters
D. parents

2. _____ is very important to teenagers.

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

Basic Training: Second Saturday Chef's Series
      For the second year, The University of Arkansas System's Winthrop Rockefeller Institute is offering
hands-on cooking workshops to the public. It begins on Saturday, October 11 and continues the second
Saturday of each month through May 2009.
      This year, the series will be held in the Rockefeller Institute's new culinary (烹饪的) arts classroom-a
large room with seats as well as a large cooking area where Executive Chef Steve Jenkins can demonstrate
his techniques to the class. Each class begins at 9 am and ends around 4 pm.
      Chef Jenkins will present the following courses:
      SOUP'S ON - Oct. 11. 2008
      DIP INTO CHOCOLATE - Nov. 8, 2008
      THE SAUCY SIDE OF COOKING-Dec. 13, 2008
      SOMETHING'S FISHY-Jan. 10, 2009
      IT'S ALLIN THE DOUGH (面团)-Feb.14, 2009
      IF YOU LOVE SUSHI (寿司) LIKE I LOVE SUSHI Mar.14,2009
      COOL AS A CUCUMBER-Apr. 11, 2009
      SPICE IT UP. HERB-May 9, 2009
      Space is limited, and reservations are required. To reserve your place at our table, visit www.
Wawri.org
or call (501) 727-5435. Overnight Lodging (住宿) is available. Cost: $59- $60 per person.

1. If one wants to learn to make Sushi, he / she can attend the course held on ___.

A. Oct. 11, 2008
B. Mar. 14, 2009
C. Dec. 13, 2008
D. May 9, 2009

2. What can we learn from this passage?

A. The cooking work shops last a year.
B. The cooking work shops are held in the evening.
C. One needs to book in advance to attend the cooking workshops.
D. The cooking workshops are held on the second Sunday of every month.

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Who will give the presentations.
B. Where the cooking workshops are held.
C. How many seats there are in the classroom.
D. How much one should pay to attend the cooking workshops.

Register (注册) in person
Register by phone
Register by mail 1781 N.
Winchester ST.
Call 264 8833
Use form given
Chicago
Basic Photography
      This is an eight-hour course for beginners who want to learn how to use a 35mm camera. The teacher
will cover such areas as kinds of film, light, and lenses(镜头). Bring your own 35mm camera to the class.
      Course Charge: $150
     Jan. 10, 12, 17, 19, Tues. & Thurs. 6-8p.m.
      Marianne Adams is a professional photographer whose photographs appear in many magazines.
Understanding Computers
      This twelve-hour course is for people who don't know very much about computers, but who need to
learn about them. You will learn what computers are, what they can and can't do, and how to use them.
      Course Charge: $75 Equipment Charge: $10
      Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Sat. 9-12 a.m.
     Joseph Saimders is a professor of computer science at New Urban University. He has over twelve years
of experience in the computer field.
Stop Smoking
      Do you want to stop smoking? Have you already tried to stop and failed? Now it is the time to stop
smoking using the latest methods. You can stop smoking, and this twelve-hour course will help you do it.
      Course Charge: $30
      Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 Mon. 4-7 p.m.
      Dr. John Goode is a practicing psychologist (心理学家) who has helped hundreds of people stop
smoking.
Typing
      This course on weekdays is for those who want to type as well as those who want to improve their
typing. You are tested in the first class and practice at one of eight different skill levels. This allows you
to learn at your own speed. Each program lasts 20 hours. Bring your own paper.
      Course Charge: $125
      Materials Charge: $25
      Two hours each evening for two weeks. 
      This course is taught by a number of business education teachers who have successfully taught typing
courses before.

1. The shortest course is _____.

A. Basic Photography
B. Understanding Computers
C. Stop Smoking
D. Typing

2. A course which can do something good for your health will cost _____.

A. $50
B. $30
C. $10
D. $125

3. There are typing courses _____.

A. on Saturdays and Sunday
B. from Monday to Friday
C. from Monday to Saturday
D. on each day in the week

4. This passage may be adapted from _____.

A. a science report
B. a magazine
C. an advertisement
D. a Chinese book

                                            

       Everyone's at it, even my neighbors. I thought I might be the only person left in the world who hadn't
done an eBay deal. So, I decided to try my hand at online auction (网上拍卖).
      Buying for Beginners
      Sign up on www. eBay. co. uk. Most items (e.g. tables, computers and books) ready for auction will
come with a picture and a short description; others may be marked with"Buy It Now" and have a fixed price.
You can buy these right away.
      If the item is being auctioned, you offer the highest price you are prepared to pay and eBay bids (出价)
for you. The bid will be increased little by little until it goes beyond your highest bid, then you are emailed and
asked if you would like to bid again. Auctions last up to 10 days and when they finish, you get an email telling
you whether you have won the item.
       How to Pay
       Sellers decide how they would like to be paid and you need to check this before placing a bid as you
might not want to post a check or postal orders. The easiest way is through PayPal, an online payment system
that takes the money away from your credit card.
      Selling Made Simple
      If you plan to sell on eBay, it helps to include a picture of the item. I followed my friends' advice and put
up the items I wanted to sell for a 10-day auction, starting on a Thursday. This way buyers had two weekends
to bid.
      The big Things in Life 
      It's easy to post a small item, but furniture is a big part of eBay and this has to be collectively sent by
deliverymen. Check the ways of delivery before you bid.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A. How to make payment online.
B. Ways of making delivery online.
C. How to use an online-auction system.
D. Advantages of an online auction system.

2. After bidding for an item, a buyer ______.

A. has chances to make higher bids
B. will get what he wants in ten days
C. should make payment immediately
D. may check its picture and description

3. The easiest way of making payment mentioned in the passage is ______.

A. through a local banking system
B. by sending the money to the seller
C. through an online payment system
D. by paying the deliveryman directly

     What do you have to look forward to at the end of the year? Preparing for final exams? Homework? Not
to worry: Life can't be all working at textbooks-that's why the "New Year film" was invented. In China as in
the West, December is a time for exciting movie releases (上映) with the world's top stars.
      Treasure Hunter (《刺陵》), December 9 
       What has Jay Chou been working on? See this action movie and find out.
       In the movie, Chou, like Indiana Jones in an American film, is given a map of underground treasure, but
forced to give it up in return for the life of the daughter of his mentor (导师), played by top model from
Taiwan, Lin Chiling. Joined by a famous archeologist (考古学家), the three go on a thrilling journey to find
the map and then the treasure.
      A Simple Noodle Story (《三枪拍案惊奇》), December 11 
      After planning the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, director Zhang Yimou has turned to a
"New Year film"-A Simple Noodle Story. It is a story of a mean noodle shop owner who hires a killer to
murder his wife and her lover. Xiao Shenyang is not the only comedic element (元素) in the movie. Zhang's
contribution of the theme song (主题歌)-he wrote the lyrics and rapped-is another highlight.
      Sherlock Holmes (《大侦探福尔摩斯》), December 25
      Sherlock Holmes is a character (角色) who attracts each new generation. His magnifying glass and
ever-present pipe (烟斗) make him different from any other detective. In this new movie he's also a kongfu
master! Along with his faithful partner Watson, he has to stop a plot (阴谋) to destroy Britain.

1. The text is mainly written for _____.

A. teachers
B. students
C. farmers
D. parents

2. What does the underlined word "highlight" refer to?

A. The Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.
B. Zhang Yimou's directing skill.
C. Xiao Shenyang's acting in the film.
D. Zhang Yimou's contribution of the theme song.

3. Who are the characters in the film Treasure Hunter?

A. Indiana Jones and the daughter of his mentor.
B. the daughter of the mentor and an archeologist.
C. Jay Chou and an archeologist.
D. Lin Chiling and Indiana Jones.

4. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.

A. students will watch the New Year Film instead of doing their homework
B. Jay Chou is also the director of the film Treasure Hunter
C. there is a change in Sherlock Holmes in the new film
D. Xiao Shenyang and Zhang Yimou are both actors in the film A Simple Noodle Story

      Five million people visit Grand Canyon in the US every year. For the purpose of helping protect Grand
Canyon for your fellow visitors and future generations, please follow the guidelines below.
Camping 
To protect the park, camping is allowed only within permitted campgrounds. Permits (许可证) are required
for overnight camping at the North Rim. Advance booking can be received by mail. Please write: Information
Center, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Fires
Because of the fire danger, campfires are not allowed except at Mather and Desert View campgrounds.
Collection of firewood is not allowed either.
Hiking
Please stay on permitted paths. Otherwise you may destroy desert plants. Pack out what you pack in, so you
leave no signs of your visit. It is important to keep in mind that you are in a national park where wildlife exists.
Weather
The weather at Grand Canyon can change very quickly. With so much rock, lightning causes a particular
danger during sudden summer storms. These storms also frequently bring floods inside valleys, a danger to
hikers. Watch the skies and check daily weather reports.
Wildlife
Do not feed park wildlife. There have been a few cases at Grand Canyon National Park where deer were
purposely shot because they ate plastic bags that left them sick and weak. Hungry deer can be dangerous and
they have kicked and bitten visitors at Grand Canyon. Some other animals will also beg and bite. For your own
safety and the well-being of the animals, please do not feed wildlife, no matter how gentle they may appear.

1. What can you do first if you want to go camping?

A. Know the permitted
B. Book campgrounds in advance
C. Make sure not to make a fire
D. Stop at Mather and Desert View

2. What do the underlined words "pack out what you pack in" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A. keep every out of campgrounds
B. take away everything you bring in
C. carry all the necessary food
D. look after your personal belongings

3. Why were some deer killed on purpose at Grand Canyon?

A. They ate wrong things and became very ill.
B. They were a danger to other gentle animals.
C. They begged food from visitors.
D. They kicked and bit visitors.

4. What is the main purpose of the text?

A. To provide travel information.
B. To report some recent news.
C. To teach tourists hiking skills.
D. To introduce the wild life.