19．Our website is presenting to you the world's leading museums and gallaries：
Smithsonian Institution，Washington，D．C．
The Smithsonian is one of the world's leading research and museum complexes，with 19museums and galleries，the National Zoological Park，and various research stations．More than 137million objects detailing America's history are exhibited here．There's so much to see that，if you spent every day and night looking at the exhibits at normal pace，in ten years you'd see only ten percent of the whole．Therefore，it's wise to head out with a plan．Focus on some famous exhibits at two or three different museums．
Le Louvre，Paris，F(xiàn)rance
The Louvre was a medieval fortress and the palace of the kings of France before becoming a museum two centuries ago．The addition of the Chinese architect I．M．Pei's stylish glass pyramid（金字塔） shocked many when it was opened to public in 1989as the new main entrance，yet it somehow works and has won compliment in the country，combining the palace's various elements to make the museum stand out as the most shinning diamond on the French artistic crown．The museum's collections，though failing to excel in numbers，are among the most important in the world．
The Acropolis Museum，Athens，Greece
The amazing groundfloor gallery houses were found from the slopes of the Acropolis（ 衛(wèi)城）．Its amazing see-through glass floor provides a walk over history，with a view of the archaeological（考古的） digging．Smaller settlements have been dug out，providing glimpses of Athenian life．Despite its lack of variety in exhibits and limited collections，the Acropolis attracts audience by，for the first time，allowing visitors to take in the stone exhibits，which are displayed in open air characterized by changing natural light．
State Hermitage，St．Petersburg，Russia
Russia may be isolated from the artistic centers of the US or West Europe，but the Hermitage has managed to acquire a spectacular collection of world art-three million items in numbers．The museum occupies six buildings along the Neva River，the leading structure being the candy-like Winter Palace．This gloriously  blue-and-white structure was finished in 1764and over the next several centuries was the main residence of the czars（沙皇）．The museum's leading attraction is Western European art-in 120rooms in four buildings ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day．

70．Compared with the other three，which of the following is not geographically distinguished in art history？D
A．Smithsonian Institution．
B．Le Louvre．
C．The Acropolis Museum．
D．State Hermitage．
71．Which of the following enjoys the largest number of exhibit collections？A
A．Smithsonian Institution．
B．Le Louvre．
C．The Acropolis Museum．
D．State Hermitage．
72．The new Le Louvre entrance was recognized by French people becauseC．
A．it was designed by a famous foreign architect
B．it was constructed in a very fashionable style
C．it demonstrates the joint effect of different factors
D．it exhibits the diamond on the crown of a French king
73．According to the passage，which of the following statements is TRUE？B
A．If you plan well，you can view most exhibits of Smithsonian Institution during one visit．
B．The Winter Palace used to serve as the home for Russian kings．
C．For preservation，the Acropolis Museum exhibits are not allowed to be exposed to sunlight．
D．The Russian domestic art works are the most attractive collections in State Hermitage．

18．Wikipedia：The Online Know-It-All
If you want to find out a piece of information about anything，the best place to search for it is Wikipedia．The name"Wikipedia"is from the Hawaiian word wiki，meaning"quick"．This online encyclopedia （百科全書） is written by thousands of people around the world．Anyone with Internet access can write，add or make changes to Wikipedia articles if he or she finds it incorrect or not well written．In this way，people who know a lot about a certain subject can write about it even if they are not university professors．But contributions cannot damage Wikipedia because many experienced editors are watching pages and techies （技術(shù)專家） can write editing programs to keep track of or correct bad edits．Where there are disagreements on how to present facts，editors work together to arrive at an article that fairly represents current expert opinion on the subject．
Wikipedia is quite different from paper-based reference sources in important ways．Unlike printed encyclopedias，it is continually created and updated，with articles on historic events appearing within minutes，rather than months or years．
What's more，Wikipedia includes articles written in about 285 languages．This fact makes it one of the few websites on the Internet that are truly international．It was started in 2001 by Larry Sanger and Jimmy Wales，as a free online English-language encyclopedia project．Since its creation，it has grown rapidly into one of the largest reference websites，attracting nearly 500 million unique visitors monthly．There are more than 77，000 active contributors working on more than 22，000，000 articles in different languages．As of today，there are 4，396，866 articles in English．
So，if you are looking for some information，why not try Wikipedia？It's free，multilingual，and informative．
13．According to the passage，what is Wikipedia？A
A．A free website encyclopedia．
B．A computer game．
C．A free encyclopedia in book form．
D．An online university．
14．From the passage we know thatB
A．Wikipedia only charges users a small fee
B．Wikipedia catches a wide audience
C．incorrect editions might do great harm to Wikipedia 
D．it will take long to update the information on Wikipedia
15．Where can we probably read the passage？C
A．In a story book．
B．In a research report．
C．In a science magazine．
D．In a travel brochure．

17．Looking for NANNY to care for your young ones？
South West
Community Development Council

Are you looking for a nanny to take care of your young ones on a regular basis，on odd occasions or do you simply need a nanny to help fetch your young ones to and from school？Whatever your needs are，our Nannies@South West will be able to assist! We know how important it is to leave your young ones in the safe hands of a trusted nanny．Hence，our Nannies@South West have been specially selected to ensure that they have the relevant experience and expertise．

Under the Nannies@South West programme，we can help you with your baby sitting and child care needs．Since our inception in June 2010，we now have more than 40 available nannies． Most of our nannies have undergone various nanny training programmes with our training partners such as SEED Institute and Gleneagles Medical Centre．Topics that were covered include care-giving skills：safety，health，hygience and nutrition． All our nannies are bilingual．They have at least 2 years of experience caring for children and toddlers，and they possess a strong passion for taking care of the young．

Contact us now at 68775544 or email to recruitment@southwest．org．sg for a list of our nannies!

Connecting nannies with parents on child care arrangement Another initiative by South West CDC

South West CDC will not be providing any matching and assumes no responsibility for the use of their services．The specific terms and conditions of the service engagement such as cost，venue and schedule will be made between the parents and the nannies．

70．The programme was introduced byC
A．SEED Institute                      
B．Nannies@South West
C．South West CDC                  
D．Geneagles Medical Center
71．Most of the nanniesD．
A．specialize in medicine      
B．can speak more than two languages
C．have no passion for taking care of the old
D．have had special training about health and nutrition．
72．The main aim of this advertisement is toD．
A．match parents to qualified nannies
B．encourage parents to hire nannies
C．a(chǎn)ttract potential nannies to have training
D．provide assistance to parents who need nannies
73．Which of the following is true？B
A．South West CDC was established two years ago．
B．Parents can get a list of nannies by calling or emailing．
C．The cost of child care service is suggested by South West CDC．
D．Parents can complain to South West CDC about their nanny's unsatisfactory service．

16．Free Fun Guides
Free Admission toHundreds of Museums Sept.25
What a weekend!This Saturday，Sept.25，hundreds of U．S．museums are admission free for the Smithsonian's annual Museum Day．
Unlike previous Museum Day celebrations，you must sign up for a free ticket that admits two people to any of the participating museums．That means filling out a form and having the ticket emailed to you．Not bad for a freebie that will give you admission to museums such as the Adler Planetarium in Chicago and the Air & Space Museum in San Diego．
Free Admission to National Parks & Public Lands
Would you rather visit a National Park for free instead of a museum for free？The choice is yours on Saturday，Sept.25，as all 392 National Parks and all other national public lands are admission free for National Public Lands Day．It falls on the same day as the Smithsonian Museum Day，when hundreds of U．S．museums are also admission free．
If you love the outdoors，consider signing up or just show up for one of the volunteer projects at the public lands sites on Saturday．Spend the morning helping clean up and restore our national natural treasures，and then spend the afternoon just enjoying and exploring them．
 
Free Books for Kids@Barnes & Noble!
If your kids love to read-and we hope they do!-be sure to sign them up for Barnes & Noble's summer reading programs so they can earn a free book!
It's easy for kids ages 12 and under to participate．For Barnes & Noble's Passport to Summer Reading program，just download and print out your passport．Read any eight books，make a list of them on the back of the passport and bring it to any Barnes & Noble by September 7．Choose your free book from the list．
FREE Night of Theater Across the U．S．in October
Hark!‘This is a chance to see this thing called the play，and not just Mr．Shakespeare's!It's the annual run of the Free Night of Theater，when hundreds of theaters in 120 U．S．cities give away thousands of tickets to local productions．
While the kickoff date is October 15，many of the theaters start releasing their free tickets by Oct.1 or in waves during the month of October for performance dates throughout the month．Ticket seekers are limited to two tickets for one performance．
Find your city on the Free Night of Theater Website and check the listings for performances，their dates and their ticket giveaway times and locations．

56．What is new about this year's Museum Day？C
A．People will get free tickets online．
B．Two museums offer free admission．
C．People can visit a museum for free．
D．People can visit museums online．
57．How is National Public Lands Day different from the other three events？D
A．It comes on Sept.25．
B．Visitors may choose what to visit．
C．Admission is free for people．
D．Visitors may do some volunteer work．
58．How can kids get a free book？C
A．By reading eighty books at any Barnes & Noble．
B．By downloading and printing out a passport．
C．By signing up a summer reading program and choosing one of the books they have read．
D．By signing up for a winter reading program．
59．Which of the following shows the similarity between Museum Day and Free Night of Theater？A
A．They take place once a year．
B．They last for the same length of time．
C．The tickets can be used in any U．S．city．
D．The same number of free tickets is given away．
60．The main purpose of the passage is toB．
A．help people who are very poor               
B．provide information about free things to do  
C．give guidance on how to have some fun     
D．introduce ways to save money．

15．Sunshine Sports Centre
　　One of the most modem sports centers in town，the Sunshine Sports Centre is not just a sports club but much more!
Facilities
　　With a swimming pool for adults and teens，and a smaller one for children，our centre has something for all the members of the family．Parents can relax while children play in the water．For anybody who is interested in competitive sports，our volleyball，tennis and basketball courts are the ideal place to work off stress．
　　Whether you just want to keep in shape，lose some weight or build your strength，there's the gym with its super-modem equipment and three personal trainers to look after you and answer all your questions．They can also give you general advice about healthy eating and dieting．
Lessons
　　It doesn't matter if you're five or eighty-five，there's something for you at the Sunshine Sports Centre!We offer personal training in all sports if you want it，but there are also group lessons for all sports if you prefer teamwork．
Kids and teenagers
　　Take advantage of our special offer for younger members．For members between five and sixteen years old，there are special lessons in water polo，competitive swimming and diving．There are many classes for all levels of swimmers，with a lifeguard on duty from 9：00 am when the pool opens until it closes at 7：00 pm．
Social events
　　Sunshine Sports Centre is not only for sport!You can enjoy a delicious meal at our restaurant or have a milkshake with your friends on the balcony overlooking the swimming pool and the courts．In addition，there are lovely gardens where families or friends can have a picnic!To celebrate a birthday，there is no better place than the Sunshine Sports Centre．
　　So，come on Sign up for Sunshine Sports Centre today!

36．In Sunshine Sports CentreA　　
A．people can have birthday parties
B．lifeguards are on duty 24 hours a day
C．children are not allowed to swim alone
D．special lessons in diving are offered to adults
37．People can ask personal trainers for advice when theyC　　
A．learn to swim
B．sign up
C．build strength
D．play basketball
38．The main purpose of the passage is toB　　
A．explain the rules of the sports centre
B．a(chǎn)ttract people to the sports centre
C．persuade people to play sports
D．show the benefits of sports．

14．

Visit Universal Studios in Singapore now and explore six zones! Child：62  Adult：75 Mid-year promotion：Family package                    of 4 for 250 Madagascar Go on an unforgettable，relaxing river boat ride with our four heroes，Alex，Marty，Melman and Gloria，then watch the cast perform"live"at the outdoor auditorium! Show times 11am   12：30 pm   2pm   3：30 pm   4：30 pm   6：30pm Ancient Egypt Enjoy the Revenge of the Mummy ride and plunge into total darkness as you come face to face with warrior mummies and scarab beetles during this indoor roller coaster ride． Drive your own desert jeep through an abandoned Egyptian excavation site． Daily Meet the Characters session：11am-7pm Sci-Fi Get ready to experience the hyper-realistic 3DTransformers thrill ride，right in the middle of the incredible world of Transformers．Join Optimus Prime and the Autobots as you become a freedom fighter in the ultimate 3D battle against the forces of evil． Hollywood Step onto Hollywood Boulevard framed by dynamic architecture，palm trees and the famous Walk of Fame and feel as if you landed in the centre of the entertainment universe． Watch the highly-praised"Boys from the Beach" Movie times：10：45am  12：15 pm  1：45pm  3：15pm  4：45pm  6：15pm Meet the Universal cast or characters from the charming Marilyn Monroe to the wacky Woody Woodpecker and more，along the legendary Hollywood Boulevard． Daily Meet the Characters session：10：am-7：pm Far Far Away See，hear and feel the action right from your seat as you join Princess Fiona and Shrek in a 3D fairyland adventure． Sing along with Shrek's sidekick Donkey as he hosts this interactive show． Lost World Enjoy a prehistoric bird's eye view as you fly over Jurassic Park on the Canopy Flyer． Then climb the walls of The Lost World to explore precious stones and fossilized insects．Finally，witness death-defying stunts，awesome explosions and thrills at this sensational"live"water show． Show Times：12：30   3pm   5：30pm   Guests must be least 122cm and above in height to ride

70．All the zones mentioned below will have shows that allow visitors to come up
 close and personal to Hollywood characters exceptB．
A．Hollywood                        B．Lost World
C．Far Far Away                 D．Ancient Egypt
71．Visitors can enjoyCactivities at the Ancient Egypt zone．
A．five                         B．two
C．three                         D．four
72．Jane is not fond of terrifying adventures and she prefers places with water．Which zone will she choose？A
A．Madagascar                   B．Ancient Egypt
C．Far Far Away                 D．Lost World
73．According to the advertisement，which of the following statements is FALSE？B
A．There is one 3D ride offered in Far Far Away．
B．All visitors at Universal Studios can try the rides．
C．Children may see some precious stones in the Lost World．
D．Two parents and their children should pay $250 during the June holidays．

13．

About PISA The Program for International Student Assessment（PISA） is a triennial international survey which aims to evaluate education systems worldwide by testing the skills and knowledge of 15-year-old students．To date，students representing more than 70 economies have participated in the assessment．	What makes PISA different PISA is unique because it develops tests which are not directly linked to the school curriculum．The tests are designed to assess to what extent students at the end of compulsory education，can apply their knowledge to real-life situations and be equipped for full participation in society．The information collected through  background questionnaires also provides context which can help analysts interpret the results．
What the assessment involves Since the year 2000，every three years，fifteen-year-old students from randomly selected schools worldwide take tests in the key subjects：reading，mathematics and science，with a focus on one subject in each year of assessment．The students take a test that lasts 2 hours．The tests are a mixture of open-ended and multiple-choice questions that are organized in groups based on a passage setting out a real-life situation．A total of about 390 minutes of test items are covered．Students take different combinations of different tests．	Additional PISA initiatives PISA-based Test for Schools（PTS） As interest in PISA has grown，school and local educators have been wanting to know how their individual schools compare with students and schools in education systems worldwide．To address this need，the OECD（The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development） has developed the PISA-based test for schools．It is currently available in the United States and the OECD is in discussions with governments to make the test available in other countries such as England and Spain．

70．PISA is different from other programmes becauseB．
A．its test is closely related to the school curriculum．
B．its test aims to assess whether students can solve real-life problems．
C．its test can equip students for full participation in school．
D．test scores directly determine the analysis of the test．
71．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage？C
A．Test-takers are carefully selected．
B．Test-takers answer the same questions．
C．Test-takers are tested on three key subjects．
D．Test-takers spend about 390minutes on the test．
72．What can we infer from the last paragraph？B
A．Students of all ages will be able to take PTS in the future．
B．More countries are likely to have PTS in the future．
C．School and local educators show little interest in PISA at present．
D．PISA provides evaluation of education system within a certain country．
73．Where can we most probably find the passage？A
A．On the Internet 
B．In a newspaper
C．In a magazine 
D．In an advertisement．

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39．What do we know about SmartWR PENS？A
A．It has a history of over 30 years．
B．It has built up a large pen market．
C．It has its name printed on each pen．
D．It charges a low price for extra service．
40．What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 3？C
A．The different types of the products．
B．The high quality of the products．
C．The quick service of SmartWR PENS．
D．The trade shows of SmartWR PENS．
41．What can we learn about SmartWR PENS from Paragraph 4？C
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B．They come in 48 different colours．
C．Their material is less harmful to the earth．
D．Their price is much lower in the pen market．
42．The main purpose of the passage is toA
A．persuade people to order the products
B．explain the process of making logo pens
C．show people how to choose different pens
D．introduce the different services of SmartWR PE．

11．The latest fashion in kitchen is the food steamer． All the stores are selling them； everyone wants one． Steaming is one of the simplest and healthiest ways of cooking food．However，that cooking time is usually longer than with other methods． In case you're thinking of buying a steamer，I've done a survey about the steamers available on the market to help you decide which will suit you best．
●Folding Steamer
The simplest and least expensive is the folding stainless-steel （不銹鋼）version．
Advantages：This is a good，basic design which sits inside a variety of different shapes of pans with the water under it； a ring in the center allows for easy lifting and it's easy to clean．
Disadvantages：It only holds small dishes． Also，if you put too much water in the pan，it will boil up through the vegetables and they will be watery． If you put too little water in and let it get dry，you will burn the pan and get strange-smelling vegetables．
●Steaming Pan
This is a three-layered black Teflon-coated version with a lid and two double-handled steamers，which sits on the oven ring． The brand I bought is called Nutritious Living．
Advantages：This is an excellent steamer，lightweight，easy to clean，and of all the steamers I've tried，this cooks the fastest． Fish and chicken can be cooked on the bottom with rice or vegetables on the top． It's easier to store．
Disadvantages：Water can boil away until the pan is dry，but if you make sure you fill the pan up to the suggested level and do not overcook the food，this should not happen．You cannot see the food cooking from the top． It doesn't supply a dish for cooking rice．
For serious users of steamers，I recommend having one of each version． If you just want to try it，get the folding stainless-steel type．

56．Why did the author carry out the survey？A
A．To inform people of different steamers
B．To run an advertisement for steamers
C．To find out a suitable steamer to buy
D．To learn how to cook with steamers
57．What can we learn about the folding steamer？D
A．It comes in different kinds of shapes and sizes．
B．It is designed for large families．
C．It is able to clean itself．
D．It is easy to take out．
58． The Nutritious Liuing steamerC．
A． is more difficult to store
B． provides a dish to cook rice with
C． cooks different foods at the same time
D． cooks fish and chicken faster than vegetables
59．According to the author，you shouldD．
A． use steamers to save cooking time
B． buy a steamer with dishes supplied
C． do a survey before choosing a steamer
D． buy a folding steamer if you want to try．

10．Let's Go Fly a Kite…
-at Piedmont Middle School's celebration of kites!
Come and learn how to build all sorts of kites，from the simplest diamond-shaped kites to the most complex box kites．Stay as long as you like and build as many kites as you want．Once you have finished a kite，get advice on flying techniques from kite expert Lorena Hallsberg．The celebration will be at Piedmont Middle School，151Piedmont School Drive．
The Piedmont Middle School Parent Teacher Organization （PTO） has organized a refreshment （茶點） tent．All profits will benefit future PTO activities．Take a break from kite flying and drink some lemonade!While you are doing so，why not join the PTO？Membership is free； you just donate your time．Show your support for Piedmont Middle School by joining the PTO this Saturday!
When：Saturday，April 11，from 9：00am to 5：00pm
Where：Piedmont Middle School
Why：For fun!
Cost：Free，thanks to a generous gift from Bizarco Kite Company!
Schedule
9：00am-Kite-building booths open．All materials are supplied for kites．
10：00am-Kite-building shows by Lorena Hallsberg in the courtyard．Come by and learn how to build box kites and kites that look and fly like butterflies．
11：00am-Kite-flying shows on the school track．Learn all the most important skills．
12：00pm-Kite-flying competitions on the school track．
1：00pm-Presentation by Dr．Brian Lehrman in the show tent："The History of Kites"．
2：00pm-Best Kite competitions and judging in the show tent．Come see the most artistic kites and the most interesting theme kites．
3：00pm-Presentation by Dr．Lehrman in the show tent："Kites and Science"．
3：30pm-Awards ceremony conducted by Headmaster Seward on the football field．The results of the day's judging will be announced，with awards such as Best of Show，Most Artistic，Highest Flyer，and others．Winners will receive gifts from the Bizarco Kite Company!
4：00-5：00pm-Let's all go fly a kite!Everyone flies kites at the same time，creating a wonderful sight for all to enjoy．
Come to the kite celebration，enjoy yourself and learn more．

36．The main purpose of Paragraph 2is to ask people toB．
A．build a kite
B．support the PTO
C．take a break
D．join the fun
37．Which times are most important for people who want to join in kite competitions？B
A．10：00am and 11：00am．
B．12：00pm and 2：00pm．
C．1：00pm and 3：00pm．
D．2：00pm and 4：00pm．
38．From the passage，we know that the kite celebrationA．
A．is enjoyable and educational
B．is strict about the shapes of kites
C．gets money from PTO of Piedmont Middle School
D．gives people a chance to see kites from around the world
39．The passage is intended forC．
A．school staff
B．kite experts
C．students and parents
D．kite companies．