King's College Summer School
King's College Summer School is an annual( 每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.
More information is as follows:

Application (申请) date l Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2007. l Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2007. l Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007.	Coursesl English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours l American History: 16 hours l American Culture: 16 hours
Stepsl A letter of self-introduction l A letter of recommendation(推荐) ﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.	Costl Daily lessons: $200 l Sports and activities: $100 l Travels: $200 l Hotel service: $400 ﹡You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.
Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 King' s Street New York, NY 10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo, com

【小题1】You can most probably read the text in ________.

A．a newspaper

B．a travel guide

C．a textbook

D．a telephone book

【小题2】Which of the following is true about King's College Summer School?

A．Only top students can take part in the program.

B．King's College Summer School is run every other year.

C．Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.

D．Only the teachers of King's College give courses.

【小题3】What information can you get from the text?

A．The program will last two months.

B．You can write to Thompson only in English.

C．As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007.

D．You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.

Enjoy a museum visit with your class!
Available（可获得的） Programs:
Art Tells a Story: By looking at the subject matter and by drawing from personal experiences, students can find the story in some works of art. ( All grades)
Learning to Look: An interactive （互动的）tour that explores a variety of （各种各样的）art using storytelling, movements, music, games, and other techniques helps introduce children to a museum. (Preschool~ Grade 3)
Native American Collection: This program explores relationships that exist between art, culture, the geographic location and natural resources. Students will see a bowl made by Maria Martinez, a Towa storyteller, a Northwest coast mask, and Inuit clothing. ( For Grades 2~5)
The Language of Art: Classes are welcomed into the museum to take part in an interactive tour of American Art. It gives participants a new set of vocabulary while helping them feel comfortable. Art-on-the-Move: Teachers may borrow suitcases filled with art objects. Free organizations with Education Membership.
Planning Your Visit:
Booking: Booking is necessary for all tours and programs. Please book at least a week in advance. Teachers are encouraged to organize self-guided visits for their classes during public hours.
Tour Hours: Tours can be organized between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Program Fees: Tours are free for those with Education Membership. There is a charge of $6 per student of non-member organizations. Tour with art activities cost $12 per student (non-members) or $10 per student (members).
Chaperones（保护人）:We require one adult chaperone for every 10 children. Chaperones help to make your museum visit a success. A chaperone must pay $5 admission.
Lunch: We regret that no lunch facilities are available at the museum.
Museum Rules: Don’t touch works of art. Don’t take photographs.
Ask questions. Look, and then LOOK again!
Enjoy!
【小题1】If teachers want their students to learn about what a museum is, they will choose________.

A．Art Tells a Story.	B．Learning to Look
C．The Language of Art.	D．Native American Collection.

【小题2】Why does the museum feel sorry?

A．Taking photos is not allowed at the museum.

B．Visitors can’t touch works of art at the museum.

C．Visitors are not able to have lunch at the museum.

D．Visitors can’t take part in all the activities at a time.

【小题3】How much should the museum charge a class of 60 students with Education Membership for a tour with art activities?

A．$600.

B．$630.

C．$720.

D．$750.

【小题4】What do teachers need to do before leading their classes to the museum?

A．To make bookings ahead of time.

B．To try to get Education Membership.

C．To learn about the history of the museum.

D．To ask for the permission of self-guided visits.

【小题5】In which section of the newspaper does the passage most probably appear?

A．Health.

B．News.

C．Culture.

D．Advertisement.

Winners Club---You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account(交易账户)where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 – that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:
No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
Convenient!
Teenagers are busy – we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account.
Mega magazine included!
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (监护人)(so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
【小题1】The Winners Club is a bank account intended for ________.

A．parents

B．winners

C．teenagers

D．adults

【小题2】Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?

A．Special gifts are ready for parents.

B．The bank opens only on work days.

C．Services are convenient for its members.

D．Fees are necessary for the account keeping.

【小题3】The Winners Club provides magazines which ________.

A．encourage spending

B．are free to all teenagers

C．help to make more of your money

D．are full of adventure stories

【小题4】If you want to be a member of the Club, you must ________.

A．be an Internet user

B．be in your twenties

C．have a big sum of money

D．be permitted by your parent or guardian.

Garden of small inventions
Visitors of all ages are invited to Port Discovery to see the new exhibit—a garden of small inventions, which features interactive activities and gadgets(小器械，小物件，小玩意) for the environmental protection. The exhibit runs through Sept.4. Fee is $10.75; free for ages younger than two. Contact 410-727-8120 or portdiscovery.org.
Rain-barrel workshop
The Parks and People Foundation presents a workshop on building water-efficient rain barrels for the home between 6pm-8pm on Wednesday at the foundation’s Stieff Silver Building. Cost is $50 and includes the barrel and all materials. Contact 410-448-5663, ext.109.
Pruning(修剪)plants
Visitors can attend a workshop on pruning plants between 9:30am-10am on Tuesday at Ladew Topiary Gardens. Visitors should meet in the Visitors Center at Ladew, Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton. $10; free for Ladew members, and includes admission to the gardens and the nature walk. Contact 410-557-9570 or www.ladewgardens.com.
Landscape exhibit
Photographs, paintings and drawings will be shown at Landscape and Nature—a view from Maryland, through Sept.9 at the University of Maryland. Opening reception is between 5pm-7:30pm on Tuesday. Contact 301-985-7937 or um.edu/art.
【小题1】It will cost a couple with their newly-born baby________ to visit Port Discovery.

A．$ 30

B．$100

C．$21.5

D．nothing

【小题2】To learn how to make your flowers grow better, you will probably go to __________.

A．Port Discovery

B．Stieff Silver Building

C．Ladew Topiary Gardens

D．the University of Maryland

【小题3】You will call _______ to get information about learning something about art.

A．410-727-8120	B．410-448-5663
C．410-557-9570	D．301-985-7937

【小题4】Which activity is offered only on Wednesday according to the ads?

A．Garden of small inventions	B．Rain-barrel workshop
C．Pruning(修剪)plants	D．Landscape exhibit

The following are the results of the tests done by “Family and Home Magazine” on some Pocket Tape-Recorders on the market now.

Pearlcorder S702 $64
This simple model at the bottom of the Olympus range scored the most points for its excellent quality of recording. Background noise hardly affects the sound and recording from a pocket is perfectly possible, but it doesn’t turn off automatically.
Tape length: 30minutes per side. Weight: 240g.
Sony M9   $49.95
Small and very good looking, Sony’s latest offering scored most for its appearance. Sounds clear, but there is slight machine noise. The big control buttons are a great improvement on some of the complicated little controls on other tape-recorders. It doesn’t switch off automatically, but a red light shows if the machine is still running.
Tape length: 60minutes per side. Weight: 195g.
Sony M400  $115
Lots of little control buttons that make a noise are difficult to use. Recording is good but machine noise loses points. Tape counter and automatic switch-off when tape has finished recording or rewinding are useful.
Tape length: 60 minutes per side. Weight: 230g.
Imperial OEM MC7 $ 29.95
Cheap and simple compared with the rest, but recording is good as long as there is no background noise. Use only its own-make of cassette. No light to show it is on; no fast-forward button and the record button makes a loud noise.
Tape length: 30 minutes per side. Weight: 285g.
Philips 585 $80
Handsome and simple to use, but recording is very poor at more than the recommended distance of 5 cm-designed for dictation. No recording light.
Tape length: 15 minutes per side. Weight: 220g.
【小题1】The machine that produces the best recording with the least unwanted noise is _____.

A．Pearlcorder S 702

B．Sony M9

C．Sony M400

D．Imperial OEM MC7

【小题2】If you want a machine which turns off automatically and weighs very little you should choose _____.

A．Pearlcorder S 702

B．Sony M9

C．Sony M400

D．Philips 585

【小题3】Which of the following allows you to record longest but costs you least?

A．Philips 585

B．Imperial OEM MC7

C．Sony M400

D．Sony M9

【小题4】What disadvantage does only the Imperial OEM MC7 have?

A．No light shows when it is on.

B．It requires a special cassette.

C．It picks up background noise .

D．The record button makes a noise.

A child’s birthday party doesn’t have to be a hassle; it can be a basket of fun, according to Beth Anaclerio, an Evaston mother of two, ages 4 and 18 months.
“Having a party at home usually requires a lot of running around on the part of the parents, and often the birthday boy or girl gets lost in wild excitement. But it really doesn’t have to be that way,” said Anaclerio. Last summer, Anaclerio and her friend Jill Carlisle, a Northbrook mother of a 2-year –old, founded a home party-planning business called “A Party in a Basket.” Their goal is to help parents and children share in the fun part of party planning, like choosing the subject or making a cake, while they take care of everything.
Drawing on their experiences as mothers, they have created 10 ready-to-use, home party packages. Everything a family needs to plan a party, except the cake and ice cream, is delivered to the home in a large basket.
“Our parties are aimed for children 2 to 10, ” Anaclerio said, “and they’re very interactive （互动） and creative in that they build a sense of drama based on a subject. For example, at the Soda Shoppe party the guests become waiters and waitresses and build wonderful ice cream creations.”
The standard $ 200 package for eight children includes a basket filled with invitations, gifts, games and prizes, paper goods, a party planner and the like. For more information, call Anaclerio at 708-864-6584 or Carlisle at 708-205-9141.
【小题1】The main purpose of writing this text is ________.

A．to share information about party planning

B．to introduce the joys of a birthday party

C．to announce a business plan

D．to sell a service

【小题2】The most important idea behind the kind of party planning described here is that ________.

A．parents are spared the trouble of sending invitations

B．guests play a part in the preparation of a party

C．it brings parents and children closer together

D．it provides a subject of conversation

【小题3】What does the underlined word “hassle”(paragraph 1) probably mean ?

A．a situation causing difficulty or trouble

B．a plan requiring careful thought

C．a party designed by specialists

D．a demand made by guests

【小题4】Which of the following is most likely to be a party planner?

From school to band practice, the Venturi Eclectic is an Earth-friendly way to get where you want to go. This battery-powered, zero-emission (meaning it doesn't pollute the air) vehicle runs mainly on renewable energy. Solar panels on the Eclectic's roof absorb sun rays when you're driving. On windy days, you can connect a machine to the car's roof that collects energy from the wind while you're parked. The Eclectic's top speed is 28 miles an hour; the battery lasts for 31 miles before it needs to be recharged. Zipping (迅速行进) around the neighborhood has never been better.

Here's an eco-friendly way to tell time: Simply fill the Bedol Water-powered Clock's tank (箱) with water, add some lemon juice, and the clock will display the time without the need for environmentally harmful batteries. There are two sets of metal electrodes(电极) inside the water tank. Water contains ions (离子) that carry negative and positive charges. These ions complete a charge between the electrodes, creating enough energy to power the clock. Just refill the tank every few weeks, and this clock will keep on ticking.

You’re having a blast at your friend’s birthday party. But when it's time to bring out the cake, everyone crowds around, blocking your view. No worries. Throw the Triops into the air, and this clever camera catches the view from above. The Triops can take three pictures at once, each from different angles. You can also record sounds and command the Triops to start shooting (拍摄)whenever it hears that noise. That's one smart camera.
【小题1】According to the passage, the Venturi Eclectic      .

A．is popular with businessmen

B．is suitable for a long trip

C．has only a little gas emission

D．can turn wind into energy

【小题2】What is the common characteristic of the Venturi Eclectic and the Bedol Water-powered Clock?

A．They don't need batteries.

B．They can be powered by water.

C．They are difficult to operate.

D．They are environmentally friendly.

【小题3】The underlined phrase “having a blast” in the last paragraph probably means      .

A．looking at a picture	B．recording sounds
C．enjoying yourself	D．blowing out a candle

Museums in Germany
Germany is one of the most important countries in Europe. You can visit many museums in Germany and learn about the country, its culture and people.
If you are interested in learning about the history of the country, then you can have a look at the displays in the wonderful museum in the Roman Open Air Museum in Hechingen Stein. This museum, with its large numbers of artifacts (手工艺品) like paintings, pieces of pottery, tools, jewelry and other items, provides a complete picture of Roman history in Germany. The museum is built inside an ancient Roman house called “Villa Rustica”.
Apart from this, another German museum that is worth visiting is the DB Museum, or the German Railway Museum. It is the oldest railway museum in the country, and it offers a comprehensive insight into the history of the railways in Germany. Here, you can see models of trains and engines from an ancient era. If this interests you, you can also visit the Museum of Communication, where you can learn a lot about the transport in Germany. It is a great place to visit with your family.
Another famous museum in Germany, where you can learn a lot about the culture, is the Gutenberg Museum. This museum is filled with ancient memorabilia and artifacts that deal with the history of printing, not only of Germany, but of the whole world. This, in fact, is the oldest printing museum in the world. Amongst the many displays of interesting objects, the most famous is the second Gutenberg Bible. Apart from the museums mentioned above, other museums that are worth visiting include the German Leather Museum, Kingspor Museum, Optical Museum Jena, Deutsches Museums and others. Each of the museums in Germany deals with a different theme.
You can visit the museums in Germany with your family and have a good time looking at the displays.
【小题1】Which of the following is not displayed in the Roman Open Air Museum?

A．Pieces of pottery.

B．Jewelry.

C．Paintings.

D．Models of trains.

【小题2】What can we learn about the German Railway Museum?

A．It is the oldest railway museum in Europe.

B．It covers the history of the railways in Germany.

C．It offers information about the transport in Germany.

D．It is built inside an ancient Roman house.

【小题3】If you want to learn about the history of Germany, you can go to the _______.

A．Roman Open Air Museum	B．Kingspor Museum
C．Optical Museum Jena	D．Deutsches Museums

【小题4】What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To attract more visitors to the museums.

B．To act as an introduction to the history of Germany.

C．To make Germany more popular.

D．To call on people to do something for the museums.

International students in Christine Rhodes’ English class in Australia share their favorite places they have visited in Australia.
Canberra, the nicest city in Australia.   
Siggi Siebold from Germany
I went for a short holiday to Canberra because my son lives there. It’s the nicest city in Australia, a little bit similar to Cairns. There’re lots of big rivers and trees around the city.
The small city of Mount Isa
Indra Ekanayake from Malaysia
I came to Mount Isa six months ago. It’s a long way from Brisbane-about 2,000 km .It’s a small city, with a population of 21,000, but it has all the basic facilities(设施)such as a hospital, six schools and supermarkets. It’s a mining city. It’s hot and gets little rain. There’re two big lakes to keep the rainwater for drinking for the city.
Lake Moondarra and a mine
Ida Robb from Indonesia
In Mount Isa, there’s a dam called Lake Moondarra. On the weekend you can go there with your friends. People go fishing and even catch a crocodile. There’s a big mine in Mount Isa. Many people come to work in the mine and earn much money. It isn’t a beautiful green place, but many people love it.
My impression(印象)of Sydney
Namfon Pitaxsin from Thailand
The fist time I came to Australia, I was happy. I traveled to Sydney. Four million people live there ,and many are  Asians. I saw the harbor (港口)，Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Opera House and I went to see the koalas and kangaroos in Taronga Park Zoo. After that I went to the Thai restaurants. There is a revolving (旋转的) restaurant, so you can eat and see the city.
【小题1】Why did Siggi Siebold go to Canberra?

A．Because it’s the nicest city in Australia.

B．Because her son lives there

C．Because it is similar to her hometown

D．Because there’re lots of rivers

【小题2】According to Indra Ekanayake, Mount Isa______

A．is a famous harbor in Ausralia

B．has a large population

C．probably doesn’t have enough drinking water

D．doesn’t have enough basic facilities

【小题3】Where is Lake Moondarra?

A．In Canberra.

B．In Mount Isa.

C．In Brisbane.

D．In Sydney

【小题4】The first time Namfon Pitaxsin went to Australia, she________

A．saw some special Australian animals

B．met more Americans than Asians

C．ate in a revolving restaurant

D．enjoyed the music in the Opera House

【小题5】How many cities does the passage mainly talk about?

A．Two

B．Three

C．Four.

D．Five

Riding School:
You can start horse - riding at any age． Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9:00a．m．and 8: 30 p．m．（3: 30 p． m． on Saturdays）．There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country． You will need a riding hat．
Opening Hours:  Monday through Friday: 9:00 a．m．－8:30 p．m．
Phone: （412） 396 -6754 Fax: （412） 396 -6752         ．
Sailing Club:
Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage I Sailing qualification．You'll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid．Have fun with other course members, afterwards in the clubroom．There are 10 weeHy two - hour lessons （ Tuesdays 6 p．m．～8 p．m．）．
Opening Hours:  Tuesdays: 6:00 p．m．－8:00 p．m．
Phone: （412） 396 -6644 Fax: （412） 396 -6644
Diving Centre:
Our experienced instructors offer one - month courses in deep - sea diving for beginners．There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely．You only need swimming costume and towel． Reduced rates for couples．
Opening Hours:  Monday and Friday: 6: 30 p．m．－8:30 p．m．
Phone: （412） 396 -6312 Fax: （412） 396 -6706
Medical Center:
The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university． The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems． Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation．Also, all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores．
Opening Hours: 24 hour from Monday to Sunday
Phone: （412） 396 -6649 Fax:（412）396 -6648
Watersports Club:
We use a two - kilometer length of river for speedboat racing, and water - skiing, a beginners course consists of ten 20 - minute lessons． You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently,  but must be able to swim． The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9:00 a．m to 4: 00 p．m,
with lessons all through the day．
Opening Hours:  Mondny through Friday: 9:00 a．m．－4:00 p．m．
Phone:（412）396 -6899 Fax:（412）396 -6890
【小题1】If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should join      ．

A．Watersports Club	B．Medical Centre
C．Sailing Club	D．Riding School

【小题2】If you want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the mornings, you may fax        ．

A．（412）396 - 6648	B．（ 412）396 - 6706
C．（412）396 - 6752	D．（ 412）396 - 6876

【小题3】K you are planning to explore the ocean depths． You should attend your lessons at      ．

A．24 hour from Monday to Sunday

B．Monday through Friday : 7:00 a．m．-10:00 p．m．

C．Tuesdays: 6:00 p．m．- 8:00 p．m．

D．Monday and Friday: 6: 30 p．m．- 8: 30 p．m．

【小题4】You want to do an activity one evening a week and get a certificate in the end, you can go to      ．

A．Watersports Club．	B．Diving Center
C．Sailing Club	D．Riding School

【小题5】Which is NOT the convenience that the Medical Center provides?

A．Good equipment．	B．Well trained staff members．
C．Various less expensive medicines．	D．Nursery for newly - born babies．