It was getting late. There was no noise in the forest. We could only hear the birds singing. And then, a bear—a big brown bear—came into the forest.

The bear stopped under a tall tree. He was very hungry. He looked up into the tree. There in the nut tree was his supper—a supper of nice nuts. But the nuts were high up in the tree. The hungry bear could not reach them. But he knew how to get his supper. He climbed up the tree.

Up and up he climbed. He climbed onto a big branch of the tree. He sat there and then shook(摇) the branch again and again. At last the branch broke. The brown bear fell down with the branch and nuts.

The bear sat up and looked around. With his big paws he picked up the nuts and ate them up.

1.How did the brown bear get his supper?

2.The bear was         .

3.The story took place          .

4.The word “branch” in this passage means           in Chinese.

5.Where did the bear eat the nuts?

     August 2006   From: eu@hotmail.com
My name is Eu and I want to be your pen pal. I’m eleven years old. I’m a boy but that doesn’t mean(意味)I can’t have girl friends. I like dancing. Oh, I am in Mexico. All the people here like dancing. Please answer me. Thank you.
August 2006    From: blazin@aol.com
I’m Erica. I’m seventeen. I’m from Canada. Do you want me to be your pen pal? Who are you? What age? I like movies and books.
September 2006   From: snickers@yahoo.com
I’m Heather. I’m nineteen and I live in New York in the USA. I like art and music. I have three dogs. I want to write to anyone with the same(相同的) likes. Thanks!
December 2006    From: bmay@mb.sympatico.ca
Hi! I’m Steven. I’m a boy of thirteen years old. I am in Grade 7. I like drawing and playing computer games. I want to find a pen pal from Australia or China. I’m from Canada.

Guitar Lessons for Guitar Players

Playing the same things over and over again when you pick up the guitar? Teaching yourself for years but you hit a wall? Whether you’re a total beginner, or an old guitar player, we’ll get you working on something that is helpful. I’m a professional teacher, with over 30 students at my studio in downtown Berkeley and several music schools in San Francisco.

No matter what style you’re into, I’m sure there are songs by your favorite bands that you could learn.

Call at 510-333-9091 or e-mail at bluescho0147@gmail.com

Dance Classes

Motion Dance Center in Martinez is now getting registration (注册) for all fall dance classes. There are classes offered in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Cheerleading. Classes run like the school year Sept through June. Prices are very reasonable at only $45 a month. This studio is known for their younger child program.

If you want more information, call Deena at 925-229-5678.

Qi Gong with Angie

Qi Gong is the perfect activity for anyone, at any age. It contains gentle movement and meditation (冥想), breathing and relaxation. The exercises are designed to reduce stress and anxiety and improve blood and energy circulation (循环) throughout the body, therefore improving energy levels and sleep.

Thousands of Qi Gong lovers around the world have experienced the extraordinary benefits（益处）and are healthier and happier for it. Join us to experience the benefits for yourself!

WHEN: Tuesdays from noon ～ 1 p.m.

WHERE: Halanda Studio 1062 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125

COST: $12 per class drop-in (即到即学的) or $45 for a pre-paid set of 4 classes

CONTACT: Angie at angie@lokahiacupuncture.com, 408-887-6000

1.The purpose of the first advertisement is to __________.

A. build a bridge between guitar players

B. look for teachers for several music schools

C. attract guitar players to attend music classes

D. help guitar beginners to improve their skills

2.Who will probably contact 925-229-5678?

A. A sports lover.  B. A Hip-Hop lover.

C. A guitar lover.      D. A Qi Gong lover.

3.How much can you save if you pay for eight classes at one time before you join Halanda Studio?

A. $3.          B. $6.              C. $8.          D. $12.