D

The Worst Journey in the World Cherry-Garrard 665 pages Price: $ 16.95 This book is about courage, misery, exploration and friendship. The “Worst journey” referred to is a five-week journey undertaken by Cherry-Garrard in the depths of the Antarctic night and winter to obtain eggs of the emperor penguin. At one point their tent blew away in a gale, they were forced to remain in their sleeping bags for a further 48 hours as they were unable to take any action in the terrible storm.

Endurance, the Greatest Adventure Story Ever Told Alfred Lansing 277 pages Price: $33.78 This is the story of crossing the Antarctic continent. Shackleton and his men never came close to the pole, but theirs was one of the greatest adventures of all time. His ship, Endurance, was trapped and then crushed by sea ice, leaving Shackleton and 27 men adrift on ice floes. The story of how Shackleton saved all of them and reached South Georgia Island is one of the epics in the history of survival.

South with Endurance: Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1917 Frank Hurley 320 pages Price:$28.00 I am so pleased that this book has been published. Frank Hurley, a young Australian photographer was crucial to the 1914-1917 expedition to Antarctic. The book is an oversized collection featuring all of the official photographer’s pictures. Photography buffs, historians and adventure lovers alike will relish (喜愛) the images from one who was surely one of history’s greatest documentary photographers.

Let heroes Speak: Antarctic Explorers, 1772-1922 Michael H. Rosove 320 pages Price: $ 45.73 An excellent and unique historical overview of Antarctic voyages, from the very first by Captain Cook in 1772 to the end of the heroic age when Shackleton died aboard the Quest at South Georgia in 1922. This book gives a hugely readable synopsis(梗概) of each of the major journeys. You can therefore choose which expedition you would have most liked to be on, and which you would have least liked.

小題1: The writer has written this passage in order to______.

A．show us how people live on the North pole

B．recommend some books on Antarctic to us

C．tell us some interesting stories about adventure

D．a(chǎn)dvertise us to travel to the Antarctic continent

小題2:If you want to learn about the adventure to Antarctic through pictures you can choose to read _____.

A．Endurance, the Greatest Adventure Story Ever Told

B．Let heroes Speak: Antarctic Explorers, 1772-1922

C．South with Endurance: Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1917

D．The Worst Journey in the World

小題3:We can learn from Endurance, the Greatest Adventure Story Ever Told that Shackleton and his men _____.

A．overcame various troubles to survive	B．enjoyed the adventurous experiences
C．a(chǎn)rrived at the North Pole as planned	D．were the first to get to South Georgia

How You Can Learn a Language in Only 10 Days
Most people recognize the many benefits of learning a foreign language: You can travel to foreign countries and feel comfortable, be a more productive and attractive employee in today’s competitive job market, and immerse （沉浸）yourself in the vast cultures around the world. In addition, scientific studies have shown that learning a new language helps to keep memories sharp and naturally improves brain function.
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小題1:According to the first paragraph,          .

A．most people have learned a foreign language .

B．you can find a job easily if you know a foreign language.

C．learning a foreign language can improve brain function.

D．it is hard to stay in a foreign country if you do not know its language.

小題2:If you can not speak a foreign language in ten days with the approach, you can         

A．a(chǎn)sk your money back .	B．learn it again for free.
C．change your teacher .	D．a(chǎn)sk Dr.Pimsleur for help.

小題3:We can know from the passage that Dr.Pimsleur         

A．is the owner of the Pimsleur language programs .

B．is a language educator who studies children’s languages.

C．once worked for the FBI and National Security Agency.

D．developed a course helping adults learn a new language easily.

小題4:Where can we most probably find the passage ?

A．From an educational magazine

B．On the Internet

C．On a poster

D．From the latest newspaper.

小題5:The author writes the passage to          .

A．introduce an effective language -learning environment.

B．present a language educator’s experiences.

C．a(chǎn)ppeal to potential customers to use the approach.

D．call on more adults to learn foreign languages.

■United States Capitol
It serves as the seat of government for the US Congress. It is located in Washington, D. C., on top of Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall. Officially, both the east and west sides of the Capitol are referred to as “fronts”. Historically, however, the east front was initially the side of the building intended for the arrival of visitors and famous guests.
Phone: (202) 225-6827
Official website: www.aoc.gov
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
■International Spy Museum
It is a privately owned museum dedicated to the field of espionage located in Washington. D. C., The museum was built by The Malrite Company at a cost of US $ 40 million. Despite being one of the few museums in Washington that charges admission fees, it has been popular since its opening in July 2002.
Phone: (202) 393-7798
Official website: www.spymuseum.org
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
■National Museum of Natural History
It is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Admission is free and the museum is open 364 days a year. The museum’s collections total over 125 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites（隕石），and human cultural artifacts, making it the largest such museum anywhere. It is the second most popular of all of the Smithsonian museums and is also home to about 185 professional natural history scientists—the largest group of scientists dedicated to the study of the natural and cultural history in the world.
Phone: (202) 633-1000
Official website: www.mnh.si.edu
■Jefferson Memorial
It is a presidential memorial in Washington, D. C., dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, an American Founding Father and the third president of the United States. The neoclassical building was designed by John Russell Pope. It was built by Philadelphia contractor John Mc. Shain. Construction began in 1939, the building was completed in 1942, and the bronze statue of Jefferson was added in 1947. When completed, the memorial occupied one of the last significant sites left in the city.
Phone: (202) 426-6821
Official website: www.mps.gov/thje
小題1:Which admission is free?

A．United States Capitol

B．Jefferson Memorial

C．International Spy Museum

D．National Museum of Natural History

小題2: Visitors can learn more about ________ in the Jefferson Memorial.

A．the third American president	B．the US government
C．rock collections	D．natural history

小題3:Where does this text probably come from?

A．A science textbook	B．A tourist guide
C．A museum guide	D．A history report

One of the most difficulties in learning a language is learning the idiomatic phrases, slang and common usage of native speakers. These four books focus on giving students a hand when learning North American idiomatic language.
Ya Gotta Know It by Hania Hassan
It provides an excellent mixture of materials for classroom lessons and American slang reference. Its unique feature is that students are provided with ongoing (持續(xù)不斷的) context reminding learners of idioms learned while improving their understanding by using the same characters and a developing story line. Exercises provide a chance for students to practice in proper situations.
Price: $11.66
ISBN: 9780074560167
Common American Phrases by Richard A. Spears
It has a wide variety of resources on American English. It contains more than 2,000 phrases and idioms. Excellent for classroom use as this reference guide focuses on standard phrases that can be found in everyday standard usage.
Price: $ 7.06
ISBN: 978007405607
American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun by Edward Swick
The book’s strength is its translation of more formal English of a number of idioms. These phrases are then repeated in a number of different contexts giving students a good idea of common usage. There are also a number of exercises designed to help students put their newfound idiomatic understanding into use.
Price: $ 5.49
ISBN: 9780764108075
American Slang by Robert L. Chapman
It provides a guide for advanced level English students. This references guide to slang is best used by those interested in the very latest and up-to-date slang and slang you might hear in the laterst films from Hollywood.
Price: $ 1.99
ISBN: 9780062731722
小題1:The purpose of writing the passage is _______.

A．teach students how to learn idioms

B．introduce books to readers

C．increase students’ knowledge about idioms

D．offer learning materials to readers for free

小題2: In what way is Ya Gotta Know It different from other books?

A．It contains a lot of exercises.

B．It has the largest number of idioms.

C．It is mainly about American slang.

D．It offers readers ongoing context.

小題3:If you want to learn the slang from the latest Hollywood films, you can choose _______.

A．American Slang

B．Ya Gotta Know It

C．American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun

D．Common American Phrases

Sagrada Familia ( 2,056,448 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00—18:00 (October—March); 09:00—20:00 (April—September)
Admission: $ 11, or $ 10 with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes.
The temple have been under construction since 1882 and they’ve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it will be finished. The project’s vast scale and its special design have made it one of Barcelona’s top tourist attractions for many years.
La Pedrera (1,133,220 visits/year)
Opening hours: November—February: 09:00—18:30; March—October: 09:00—20:00
Admission: $ 9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: No.
This building used to be called Casa Mila but nowadays it’s more commonly known as La Pedrera. It is a unique modernist building in Barcelona and was made of bricks and had colorful tiles (瓦). It was built between 1906 and 1912 by famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (1852—1926) and in 1984 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site with other Gaudi buildings in Barcelona. Visitors to La Pedrera can see the amazing 800 square meters attic with 270 brick arches that give you a feeling that you are walking inside the skeleton (骨架) of a whale. The roof is equally impressive and is preserved exactly the way that it was built in 1912 with six staircases and seven chimneys each made in a unique style.
Barcelona FC Museum (1,032,763 visits/year) 
Opening hours: 6^th April—4^th October: (Monday to Saturday) 10:00—20:00; the rest of the year: 10:00—18:30
Admission: $ 8.50 for entry to the museum and $ 17 for a guided tour.
Disabled Access: Yes.
When you buy your ticket you have two options. You can buy a ticket for the museum to see the football stadium or you can buy a dual (雙的) ticket for $ 15 where you get to see the museum and the scenes at the club.
Miro Museum (518,869 visits/year)
Opening hours: Check the web site for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.
Admission: $ 8. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes.
This museum has a wide range of Miro’s work dating back as far as 1914. This artwork collection not only includes his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures (雕塑).
L’Aquarium de Barcelona (1,375,271 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00—19:00 (October—March); 09:00—20:00 (April—September)
Admission: $ 7. Save 10 % on the entrance fee to the aquarium with the Barcelona Card.
Barcelona Aquarium is a popular Barcelona attraction to take the kids and young ones. I have to admit I love the aquarium.
Picasso Museum (887,958 visits/year)
Opening hours: Check the website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.
Admission: $ 9 for main exhibition—extra for special showings. Save 50% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes. The museum has arranged Picasso’s paintings in chronological order from his early days to his final works. Arranging the paintings in this way gives you a fascinating insight into the development of Picasso thinking over time and shows how he developed the distinctive designs that he is famous for today. Very popular art gallery.
小題1:Which of the following attractions is the most popular with people?

A．Sagrada Familia	B．La Pedrera
C．Barcelona FC Museum	D．Picasso Museum

小題2:What do we know about the tourist attractions mentioned in the above passage?

A．Sagrada Familia is the largest building in Barcelona.

B．La Pedrera is well-known for its colorful material.

C．Barcelona FC Museum may attract football fans.

D．Miro Museum was built in 1914.

小題3:If you visit the stadium and the club with a tour guide in Barcelona FC Museum, you should pay ________.

A．$ 25.5

B．$ 32

C．$ 42.5

D．$ 34

小題4:What do the attractions have in common?

A．They are all famous for their architectural style.

B．They are available for the disabled people.

C．Their opening hours are changeable in different seasons.

D．Tourists can have a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card.

Experience the Colorado River the Hualapai Way! River Runners Offers the ONLY One Day White-water Trip ANYWHERE at the GRAND CANYON! Since 1973, Hualapai River Runners has been conducting white-water rafting journeys on the Colorado River. Our experienced guides expertly sail along the river and share the history of the Canyon and the Hualapai people with you. Visitors experience the excitement of whitewater rapids and then stop to enjoy the impressive beauty of Travertine Falls and a tasty lunch. No charge for children 2 years and under. One-Day Trip Retail $249.00 + $79.00 (helicopter and round-trip ground transportation) White-water rafting tours begin in Peach Springs. Hualapai River Runners transports you to Diamond Creek, which is the starting point for the 37 mile rafting tour. Lunch is included and upon arrival at the rafting tour termination point (終點), fly out of the Grand Canyon by helicopter to Grand Canyon West. Two-Day Trip Retail $549.00 + $79.00 (helicopter and round-trip ground transportation) Two-day rafting trips with one night on the Colorado River. All supplies and meals are included. Two days in the Grand Canyon, on the Colorado River, allows more time to explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Tours Include: ? Round-trip transportation from Peach Springs to the starting point and from the termination points back to Peach Springs. ? Snack, drinks and lunch (vegetarian meals available upon request). ? Waterproof dry bags for storing your cameras, sunscreen, dry clothes, etc. The helicopter part of transportation is weather permitting. If the helicopter transportation is cancelled because of bad weather, the raft will continue an additional two hours to South Cove and a maximum $20.00 per customer will be given back. Special website booking rate 15% off rafting in June 2011. So book now! Call us Toll Free Today! Tel: 1-888-868-9378

小題1:Where do white-water rafting tours start?

A．Travertine Falls.	B．The Grand Canyon.
C．Grand Canyon West.	D．Diamond Creek.

小題2:Which of the following is TRUE about the trip?

A．Hualapai River Runners provides dry clothes.

B．You will get $20 back if you are not satisfied.

C．The trip is free of charge for children under 2.

D．Online booking has a better offer all year round.

小題3:It can be learned from the text that _________.

A．the guides can help you learn sailing

B．the cost includes snack, drinks and lunch

C．the helicopter transportation can save you three hours’ time

D．the Grand Canyon is well-known for its history

小題4:What is the purpose of the text?

A．To explain how to make a rafting trip.

B．To explore the Hualapai culture.

C．To attract people to the sights.

D．To introduce the history of the Colorado River

EVENTS
Bicycle tour and race
A bike tour and race will be held on August 26 and 27 (Sat & Sun.).  At 5:30 am, the riders will leave Tian'anmen Square and ride the first 35 kilometres as a training leg. Then the next 55-kilometre-leg. from Yanjiao to Jixian. will be the first competitive part of the tour. The riders and their bikes will then be takern from Jixian   to Changli.
The second racing leg of the tour will be from Changli to the seaside of Nandaihe, covering a distance of 20 kilometres.  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 star Romario who 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(觀眾).
Take a long-distance bus from Dongzhimen to Huairou.
Time/Dates: 9-12 am, August 26 and 27
Telephone: 7143177, 7144850, Wang Zhenghua
小題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

小題2:If you take part in the bike tour. you will ride for ________.

A．35 kilometres	B．55 kilometres
C．75 kilometres	D．ll0 kilometres

小題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

小題4:What is special about the rock climbing competition?

A．A foreign team takes pan in it.

B．You can watch it without paying.

C．You don't have to be a sportsman to take part.

D．The bus trip to the place of the competition is free.

小題5:If you want to find something to do for Saturday aftermoon, which telephone number will you call?

A．4675027

B．7143177

C．5012372

D．7144850

Still seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere wall away from your college.
King’s Art Centre
A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend sees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists.
You could attend a class teaching you how to ‘learn from the masters’ or get more creative with paint – free of charge.
The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.
the Botanic Garden
The Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University.
The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant produces red flowers above blue-green leaves, and is not one to miss.
Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals.
The Garden is also a place for wildlife-enthusiasts. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called ‘Hissing Sid’ is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun.
Byron’s Pool
Many stories surround Lord Byron’s time as a student of Cambridge University. Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of “mess and drunkenness”. However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough. I’m not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his rooms. He spent a great deal of time walking in the village.
It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byron’s Pool. A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by the fields. The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you don’t trust me, then perhaps you’ll take it from Virginia Woolf – over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool.
小題1:As mentioned in the passage, there is a small charge for ____.

A．a(chǎn)ttending the masters’ class	B．working with local artists
C．learning life drawing	D．seeing an exhibition

小題2:“Torch Aloe” and “Venus Flytrap” are ____.

A．common insects	B．impressive plants
C．rarely-seen snakes	D．wildlife-enthusiasts

小題3:We can infer from the passage that Byron seemed ____.

A．to fear pet bears	B．to like walking
C．to be a heavy drinker	D．to finish university in 1805

小題4: In the passage Byron’s Pool is described as a lake ____.

A．surrounded by fields	B．owned by Lord Byron
C．located in Grantchester	D．discovered by Virginia Woolf

小題5:What is the passage mainly about?

A．Some places for weekend break.

B．A way to become creative in art.

C．The colorful life in the countryside.

D．Unknown stories of Cambridge University.

PGL kids everywhere, will tell you that we are the best when it comes to thrills, challenges and adventures - all rolled into one fantastic holiday! Children leave PGL with loads of more friends and interests and feel more confident - they’ll be counting the days until their next PGL holiday! For childcare voucher(代幣券) information, please click here.
Climbing Adventure
This holiday will teach you how to independently climb! At the end of the week you’ll get to use all your new skills when you visit a local cliff for some outdoor crag climbing. We make the best use of all our activities including Climbing, Abseiling, Trapeze, Zip Wire and Jacob’s Ladder to teach you all the right rope work and climbing skills. Throughout the holiday you will work towards the National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme and by the end of the holiday you will have achieved Level 2.
Cook’s Academy
Our brand new holiday for 2013! Come along and learn how to cook with a top chef! Whether you’ve never cooked before or are a bit of a pro, this holiday will have you cooking a variety of tasty dishes and treats. No experience is required as our professional chef will pass on their knowledge so you can develop from any level of experience. What’s more, you’ll get your very own recipe book containing everything you’ve learnt and will be able to take a dish home to impress your friends and family.
Dance
This holiday is an excellent opportunity to try loads of different dance styles. You’ll spend half of each day learning different types of dance, everything from salsa to ballroom dancing and street dance to jive. Throughout the week your instructors will give you lots of tips and advice as well as helping you prepare a dance routine to impress your friends when you perform at the end of the week.
Film Making
You and your group will be able to choose what type of film to make - adventure, fantasy, thriller or comedy and then you’ll become a film crew, creating your own blockbuster ready to show to everyone else at the end of the week. You will find out what’s involved in directing a movie and have the chance to edit your film using professional editing software. What’s more, you’ll have your film on DVD to take home with you too!
小題1:Which is the new PGL holiday for 2013?

A．Film Making.	B．Dance.
C．Climbing Adventure.	D．Cook’s Academy.

小題2:What will you do during the Climbing Adventure holiday?

A．You will go outdoors with your friends to practice climbing.

B．You will visit many local dangerous cliffs.

C．You will learn climbing both indoor and outdoor.

D．You will only learn climbing skills during the holiday.

小題3:In which two holidays can you take something home?

A．Climbing Adventure and Cook’s Academy

B．Film Making and Climbing Adventure

C．Cook’s Academy and Film Making

D．Dance and Film Making

小題4:Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．Parents are looking forward to the next PGL holiday.

B．You need experience when taking Cook’s Academy holiday.

C．You will spend every day learning all kinds of dances.

D．You can create your own film in Film Making holiday.

小題1:Why does the writer introduce so many animals from different places to us?

A．To frighten us in the zoo.

B．To make us lovely in the zoo.

C．To attract us to the zoo.

D．To show that animals can do everything.

小題2:How much does Mr. Smith have to pay if he visits the zoo with his two-year-old son?

A．￥3.

B．￥4.

C．￥5.

D．￥6.

小題3:At which of the following time can we visit the zoo?

A．8:30 a.m. Wednesday.	B．9:30 a.m. Friday.
C．3:00 p.m. Sunday.	D．5:00 p.m. Tuesday.