Knott’s Berry Farm is the nation’s oldest, and first, theme park and draws around five million visitors each year. Knott’s Berry Farm hardly had a very good start. Arriving in Southern California in the 1920s, the Knott Family farmed about 20 acres of land and finally started a restaurant called Mrs. Knott’ s Chicken Dinner Restaurant. Mrs. Knott’s food became well known and her husband Walter built a Ghost Town as a way of entertaining waiting customers. Today Knott’s Berry Farm has 165 rides, shows, attractions and restaurants. For more than 80 years, Knott’s Berry Farm has been entertaining families and visitors from around the world.
There are six different themed areas with rides and attractions in Knott’s Berry Farm. Fiesta Village throws attention to California’s Spanish heritage（遺產(chǎn)）. Indian Trails is similar to Fiesta Village but with an accent on Native American legends, crafts, music and dancing. The heart and soul of Knott’s, Ghost Town is an 1880s California Boom Town with cowboys, gunfights, and a real steam train. The Boardwalk makes people think of Southern California beach. Wild Water Wilderness is an 1800s-style park with water rapids and a magical journey into Native North America. For Peanuts fans, Camp Snoopy is a six-acre children’s wonderland with 30 rides and attractions. Knott’s Berry Farm is in Buena Vista, Orange County, California. It is about half an hour from downtown Los Angeles and 10 minutes from Disneyland. Knott’s Berry Farm is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the week. The park is open on Saturdays from 10 a. m. to 10 p.m. and from 10 a. m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. During the summer months, the park is open later. The theme park is closed on Christmas Day.
小題1:The first paragraph is mainly about Knott’s Berry Farm’s __________.

A．a(chǎn)ttractions	B．history
C．services	D．prices

小題2:Besides Indian Trails, you can also experience Native American culture in __________.

A．Fiesta Village	B．the Boardwalk
C．Wild Water Wilderness	D．Camp Snoopy

小題3:What do we know about Knott’s Berry Farm from the passage?

A．It is in Northern California.	B．It is open all the year round.
C．It has eight themed areas.	D．It is not far from Disneyland.

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I Love You, Sweetheart Author(s): Elm Hill Books Publisher: Elm Hill Books Format: Hardcover List Price: $9.99 Our price: $4.99 Category: Self-Help Subject: Motivational & Inspirational ISBN-10: 1404185526 Language : English Pages: 24 Overview: A great gift for your sweetheart. This book contains 24 pages full of pictures and thoughts to remember. This perfect gift also contains a CD with 3 all-time favorite love songs and a place to write your own note of romance and love.

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The Twelve Dogs of Christmas Gift Set Author(s): Tommy Nelson Publisher: Tommy Nelson Format: Boxed-set List Price: $14.99 Our price: $6.99 Category: Children Fiction Subject: Holidays & Festivals -- Christmas ISBN-10: 140039404X Language : English Pages: 104 Overview: This delightful take(詮釋)on the traditional song “Twelve days of Christmas” is the funniest, furriest, freshest way to laugh through the holidays.

小題1:If Michelle, ten, wants some books to read, she may choose the work(作品) by _____.

A．Elm Hill Books	B．Kliment, Felicia Drury
C．McLellan, Diana	D．Tommy Nelson

小題2:If John wants to build up his body, the book number he may choose is ________.

A．1404185526

B．0071460152

C．0312283202

D．140039404X

小題3:The Girls is probably written for those who are interested in ______.

A．fiction

B．pop songs

C．a(chǎn)cting arts

D．health

小題4:Which will save the most money for you?

A．I Love You, Sweetheart

B．Eat Right for Your Metabolism

C．The Girls

D．The Twelve Dogs of Christmas Gift Set

小題5:According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A．The Girls is thicker than The Twelve Dogs of Christmas Gift Set.

B．There are only some beautiful pictures in I Love You, Sweetheart.

C．Eat Right for Your Metabolism tells us the connection between people.

D．Not only I Love You, Sweetheart but also The Girls is paperback.

Shangri-La Hotel Singapore Singapore 22 Orange Grove Road, 258350 General ● Air-conditioned public areas ● Ballrooms ● Bar ● Coffee shop or café ● Elevator/lift ● Gift shops ● Restaurants in hotel ● Outdoor swimming pool ● Free Internet access Check-in time: 2:00 pm Check-out time: noon Pets not allowed	Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore 20 Merchant Road, 058281 General ● Air-conditioned public areas ● Ballrooms ● Bar ● Coffee shop or café ● Elevator/lift ● Restaurants in hotel ● Outdoor swimming pool ● Television in lobby Cheek-in time: 3:00 pm Check-out time: noon Pets not allowed
Royal Plaza On Scotts Singapore 25 Scotts Road, Orchard, 228220 General ● Air-conditioned public areas ● Ballrooms ● Bar ● Elevator/lift ● Gift shops ● Restaurants in hotel ● Smoke-free environment ● Outdoor swimming pool Check-in time: 2:00 pm Check-out time: noon Pets not allowed	Landmark Village Hotel Singapore 390 Victoria Street, 188061 General ● Air-conditioned public areas ● Ballrooms ● Bar ● Coffee shop or café ● Elevator/lift ● Restaurants in hotel ● Outdoor swimming pool Check-in time: 2:00 pm Check-out time: noon Pets allowed

小題1:Which of the following can you do in every hotel mentioned above?

A．You can have a swim.	B．You can have free coffee.
C．You can check in at the same time.	D．You can’t bring your pet with you.

小題2:In which hotel can you buy things on the Internet?

A．Shangri-La Hotel Singapore	B．Swissotel Merchant Court
C．Royal Plaza On Scotts	D．Landmark Village Hotel

小題3:The purpose of the passage is ________.

A．to make people enjoy their trips	B．to persuade people to visit Singapore
C．to introduce four hotels in Singapore	D．to improve the hotel services

Christmas, Easter and Birthday parties can be difficult times for grandmothers and parents as they rush around trying to arrange the perfect celebration or making everyone as happy as possible! What’s better than a birthday party that makes your grandchild smile throughout or a celebration that impresses relatives and close friends?
That is why Granny Look has supplied in this section, one of the most comprehensive guides to making these special occasions that happen perhaps once a year a real success.
From a selection of Advent calendars to party planning or Christmas-stocking fillers we have all the possibilities covered so that your children and grandchildren will really have a memorable time with attractive gifts and original ideas.
Bring that festive spirit to all those traditional days, and ensure you are always ready for any possibility. Granny Look’s extensive links are bound to make every special occasion an entirely different experience from the year before and allow everyone to feel entertained and content.
CHRISTMAS-STOCKING FILLERS
LOOK no further!! Granny Look helps the family to prepare in time for FATHER CHRISTMAS. Give SANTA CLAUS some ideas. He can fill all the children’s Christmas-stockings with goodies! Unique Christmas gifts for children - stocking fillers.
A Granny Look favorite!
ADVENT CALENDARS
All children love the build-up to CHRISTMAS! What is better than choosing one of Granny Look’s selection of Advent Calendars! Here you will find a list of websites to buy traditional or fun Advent calendars for children at Christmas time.
A Granny Look favorite!
BIRTHDAYS
LOOKING for a SPECIAL BIRTHDAY GIFT? Explore Granny Look’s selection of PRESENTS, PARTYPLANNING, PARTY TOYS and PARTY GAMES for your Children and Grandchildren’s BIRTHDAYS.
Plan and organize the KIDDIE’S PARTIES ahead of time!!
Don’t forget the PERSONALISED INVITATIONS!
CHRISTMAS
LOOK and BOOK now!! Granny Look’s selection of CHRISTMAS GIFTS for children.
Some guides to “What’s on in your area” … for the kids. PANTOS, SHOWS, THEATRES … at Christmas time!
UNIQUE Christmas gifts for Children. Spend QUALITY TIME with your Children’s Children this FESTIVE SEASON!
小題1:From the text, we know that “Granny LOOK” is __________.

A．a(chǎn) person who guides you to make your yearly celebration a real success

B．a(chǎn) magazine that helps the family to prepare for special occasions

C．a(chǎn) company that sells all sorts of products on the Internet

D．a(chǎn) website that helps you to prepare for special occasions

小題2:The purpose of the text is _________.

A．to make children have a memorable holiday

B．to show you how to shop on the Internet

C．to give you some information about Granny Look

D．to introduce some goods

小題3:If you want to send some invitations to your daughter’s classmates, where will you search for the information?

A．At Birthdays.	B．At Advent Calendars.
C．At Christmas-stocking fillers.	D．At Christmas.

小題4:You will fail to find any information at Christmas when you need _________.

A．Christmas cards	B．fun Advent calendars
C．Christmas gifts	D．tickets for theatres

小題5:If your son wants a traditional Advent calendar, you should search _________.

A．Birthdays	B．Advent Calendars
C．Christmas-stocking fillers	D．Christmas

Surrounded by the towns of Davidson, Huntersville and Cornelius, Lake Norman is a man-made lake. It is also the largest lake in the state covering a shoreline of more than 500 miles. State Park on the lake gives a chance for different water activities.
People, both tourists and locals, come to the area on weekends, where during the peak season a large crowd arrives to relax and have fun. A great activity for kids is education except fun. The tour covers aquatic(水生的) life, especially that seen at Lake Norman. Since it is more of an educational one it also covers other important knowledge about water.
Those wanting to go boating are seen off into the lake on canoes and pedal boats which are rented on hourly basis. The charges are $5 per hour increased by $3 for every additional(附加的) hour. The boats can be kept on the lake all day from 10 in the morning till 5 in the evening during the summers. Both canoes and pedal boats can seat 2 to 4 people.
The park also set up a group tent camp, where a site can hold about 25 people. People from all over the country come here to catch some fishing action, obviously hoping to catch some fish as well. The inner park lake is also great for fishing, though it offers a smaller area compared to Lake Norman. Those here for adventure like to go for biking and hiking on the trails inside the park.
Lake Norman is a great place to spend time with family and friends. People come here on vacation or simply to kick back after a week’s work and relax.
小題1:From the passage we learn that Lake Norman is ______.      

A．the second largest lake in the USA

B．surrounded by the town of Davidson

C．not a natural one but made by people

D．a(chǎn)bout five hundred metres long

小題2:A large number of people came to the park ______. 

A．to watch the performances here	B．during the peak season
C．to have sports games	D．a(chǎn)ll the year round

小題3:In what way does the park attract children except having fun?

A．Learning a lot.	B．Catching fish.
C．Going hiking.	D．Going cycling.

小題4:How much will you have to pay at least if the five of you want to go boating a day?

A．28 dollars.

B．36 dollars.

C．23 dollars.

D．46 dollars.

小題5:If you want to save more money you can ______.  

A．stay in the hotel that is near the park

B．come to the park in summer or spring

C．stay in the tent of the park for the night

D．fish in the small lake in the park

Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, this hotel in the heart of Bedford overlooks the River Ouse, which winds through the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside.
We offer a flexible approach to conferencing. With purpose-built meeting rooms offering a flexible and functional space, our hotel is designed for comfort and convenience. Day Delegate（代表/代表團(tuán)）, 24 Hour Delegate or room hire only can be arranged to meet your needs and we offer a range of food and drinks for all requirements.
The Bedford Swan Hotel provides an impressive range of conference, training and function rooms which are suitable for up to 250 delegates.
Our hotel is located 30 minutes drive from Luton Airport and a 20-minute walk from Bedford Train Station with regular trains to and from Central London.
What to expect:
? A professional service from the beginning
? Your own event consultant
? A great location with car parking
? Well equipped rooms perfect for your meeting or event
? Various Day Delegate packages
? Personalised dining and refreshment breaks
? Accurate billing
Discounted Day Delegate Rates from £35 per person
* Hold your meeting before 30th November 2013 and benefit from our special day delegate rates
* Day Delegate Rate from £35.00 per person
* Minimum numbers of 8 apply
Call us on 01234 346565 or e-mail us on info@bedfordswanhotel.co.uk
小題1:Bedford Swan Hotel is more suitable for _______.

A．busy sightseers	B．conference travelers
C．fresh trainees	D．event consultants

小題2:Which of the following is true according to the text?

A．It takes you 20 minutes to walk here from Central London.

B．The Bedford Swan Hotel was built in the late 18th century.

C．The hotel is located sixty kilometres from Luton Airport.

D．Guests can get professional service by offering extra tips.

小題3:From the advertisement above we can learn that Bedford Swan Hotel _______.

A．can serve up to 250 delegates	B．winds through Bedfordshire
C．can provide personalised billing	D．offers no car parking service

小題4:The special discount will be given if _______.

A．a(chǎn) delegate of 8 apply for 24-hour-meeting rooms

B．guests pay £35.00 per person for the rooms they live in

C．you book a purpose-built meeting room on a special day

D．8 delegates hold a day meeting on November 2, 2013

Bugs Bunny's Hoping Carrot Hunt In this game you are Bugs Bunny．a(chǎn)nd your goal is to reach the finish line．A carrot truck has spilled its cargo! Gather as many carrots as you can, and when you get the big carrot, you'll be able to jump even higher! Instructions: Use the mouse to move Bugs left and right, and click to jump a gap while   gathering carrots． Category: Action

 

Mushroom Madness You are in charge of protecting several farms．It's up to you to make sure the mushrooms there reach maturity before the animals in the forest get their hands on them．Use your swatter（蒼蠅拍）to fight off anything that comes near them; use heavier weapons if necessary． Instructions：Slap any creature that conies near your mushrooms．Use the mouse to control the swatter．If you see a "power up", click to use it．Collect coins to buy upgrades after each level． Category: Action

 

Rudolph's Kick and Fly Santa's little helpers have worked all year preparing for Christmas．When Santa finally leaves to deliver his presents, the elves(精靈）head down to the snowfields with Rudolph, the reindeer, to play their favorite game: Kick and Fly! Instructions:  1.Use the mouse to aim, and click to launch an elf． 2.While in the air, click again to catch, and to gain extra height． 3.The goal is to collect as many Christmas ornaments（裝飾物）possible, and get 10    points for each one． Tips: If you're heading towards an obstacle(障礙), be sure to avoid it! Category: Action

 

Click Flick Your mission is to save chicks falling from the sky．Use your trampoline （蹦床） to bounce them up and direct them into a nest．But hurry—if you don't, many chicks will fall and lose their lives．There will be falling bombs, worms, nuts and eggs and you can get extra points by collecting the worms and nuts．Save the amount of chicks shown to unlock the next level! Instructions: Move the chicks left and right using keys or the mouse． Category: Adventure

 
小題1:The main purpose of the passage is to ___________．

A．tell us different categories of games

B．a(chǎn)sk us to decide which game is the best

C．introduce several interesting computer games

D．let us evaluate whether we are interested in the games

小題2:If a player has collected some worms and nuts, he ____________．

A．is playing Mushroom Madness	B．will lose the game quite soon
C．will get 10 points for each one	D．will get extra points and get ahead

小題3:Which of the following statements about the games is TRUE according to the
passage?

A．Bugs Bunny needs to be fast to win．

B．All four games are in the same category．

C．Players can only use the mouse to control the targets．

D．The number of elves decides whether a player wins in Rudolph's' Kick and Fly．

小題4:If a player wants to become stronger to drive animals away, he should try to _____．

A．find a "power up" or use heavier weapons

B．collect falling bombs as quickly as possible

C．click the elf while it's in the air

D．get the big carrot while running

小題5:In which game are there obstacles you must avoid?

A．Bugs Bunny's Hopping Carrot Hunt．	B．Mushroom Madness．
C．Rudolph's Kick and Fly．	D．Click Flick．

Read the following directions on a bottle of medicine：
“Take two tablets(藥片)with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours, as required, For maximum night-time and early morning relief, take two tablets at bed - time, Do not take more than six tablets in twenty-four hours.
For children six to twelve years old, give half the amount for a grownup. For children under six years old, ask for your doctor’s advice.
Reduce the amount if nervousness, restlessness, or sleeplessness occurs,”
小題1:The directions on this medicine bottle clearly warn the patient not to take more than     .

A．twenty-four tablets a day.	B．eight tablets a day.
C．six tablets a day.	D．three tablets a day.

小題2:We can infer from the directions that _______.

A．the medicine could cause some people to feel nervous.

B．children may take the same amount that grown-ups take.

C．one may not take this medicine before going to bed.

D．the medicine is a liquid.

小題3:If one cannot sleep, it is suggested that he _________ .

A．take two tablets before going to bed.

B．take less than two tablets before going to bed.

C．stop taking the medicine.

D．a(chǎn)sk advice of a doctor.

小題4:Obviously the medicine _________ .

A．may be dangerous to small children.

B．cannot be taken by children under twelve years old.

C．may be taken by children but not by grown-ups.

D．may be taken by grown-ups but not by children.

小題5:What does the underlined word “ restlessness” in the last paragraph mean?

A．失眠

B．過敏

C．心悸

D．坐立不安

Generic Name: ASPIRIN
Pronunciation: ['æsp?rin]
Why it is prescribed (開藥方)：
1. Aspirin relieves mild to moderate pain.
2. It reduces fever, redness, and swelling.
3. It prevents blood from clotting (凝結(jié)).
When it is to be taken:
1. Aspirin is often taken without a prescription.
2. Follow the instructions on the label and package.
3. If your doctor prescribes aspirin for you, you will receive specific instructions for how often you should take it.
4. Keep in touch with your doctor.
How it should be taken:
1. Aspirin comes in the form of suppositories (栓劑), capsules, and regular, coated, extended-release, and chewable tablets.
2. Regular, coated, and extended-release aspirin tablets and capsules should be swallowed with a full glass of water or milk after meals to avoid stomach upset.
3. Chewable aspirin tablets may be chewed, crushed, dissolved in a liquid, or swallowed whole; a full glass of water, milk, or fruit juice should be drunk immediately after taking these tablets.
Special Instruction:
1. Children should not take aspirin for fevers associated with flu or chickenpox (水痘) because such use has been linked with a serious illness known as Reye’s syndrome.
2. Adults should not take aspirin for pain for more than 10 days (five days for children) without consulting a doctor.
3. Aspirin should not be taken by adults or children for high fever, fever lasting longer than three days without a doctor’s supervision (監(jiān)管).
4. Do not give more than five doses (劑量) to a child in a 24-hour period unless directed to do so by a doctor.
5. If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it and resume the prescribed schedule.
Side Effects:
1. Although side effects from aspirin are not common, they can occur.
2. Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion and heartburn are common. Take aspirin after meals, with a full glass of water or milk. If these effects continue, contact your doctor.
3. Ringing in the ears, bloody or black stools (糞便), difficulty breathing, dizziness, mental confusion and sleepiness are rare. Stop taking the drug and contact your doctor.
Other Precautions:
1.  If you are pregnant or breast-feeding women, inform your doctor before taking aspirin.
2.  Do not take aspirin if you are within three months of delivery.
3.  Do not take aspirin if you are allergic (過敏) to it.
4.  If you have diabetes (糖尿病), regular use of eight or more regular strength aspirin tablets a day may affect test result.
5.  If you are taking large doses of aspirin on a long-term basis, avoid having alcoholic drinks because alcohol can increase stomach problems.
6.  To prevent an overdose of aspirin, read the labels before taking other pain relievers and cold products to be sure that they do not contain aspirin.
Storage Conditions:
1. Store aspirin in a cool place or in a refrigerator.
2. Throw away aspirin that smells strongly of vinegar.
3. Keep this aspirin out of the reach of children. 
小題1:Which of the following about Aspirin is correct?

A．It only comes in the form of regular tablets.

B．It should not be taken for more than 5 days for children.

C．It can be used to reduce fever and pain and prevent blood clotting.

D．It causes ringing in the ears or difficulty breathing after being taken

小題2:If you start taking aspirin, you should do all the following things EXCEPT ________.

A．keeping in touch with your doctor

B．taking aspirin tablets after meals to avoid stomach upset

C．drinking a full glass of juice immediately after taking chewable aspirin tablets

D．taking more than 8 regular strength aspirin a day while suffering from diabetes

小題3:The underlined word “resume” most probably means ________.

A．continue

B．make up

C．pause

D．throw away

小題4:Which of the following might be a side effect caused by Aspirin?

A．blood clotting

B．stomach upset

C．lasting fever

D．sight problem

小題5:Where can we probably come across such a text?

A．In a research paper.

B．In the package of a medicine

C．In a medical textbook.

D．In a scientific and technological magazine

Boots(men's) By the Union Team. Leather with plastic sole(鞋底) Sizes:3,4,5 Order number: PQ 2544 red PQ 2545 dark brown Price:￡29.99	The magic jeans collection(women's) Stretch jeans in blue, black, red. Made to sit slightly lower than natural waistline at front. Zip fastening. Washable. Made of:96% cotton,4% elastane(彈性纖維). Sizes:10,12,14,16 Order number: GQ 8487 blue GQ 8488 black Price: ￡24.99
Three-quarter length jacket(women's) Fashionable leather. Length 34 inches. Do not hand clean. Sizes:10,12,14,16,18 Order number: CQ 8200 black CQ 8201 black Price: ￡99.99 Insure your leather jacket against being stolen and accidental damage. For details see Page 1143.	Epaulette shirt(men's) Short-sleeved shirt with sleeve and shoulder epaulettes(肩章),button-down collar and two button-down chest pockets. Washable. Cotton. Sizes:S(35/37),M(38/40),L(41/43),XL(44/46) Order number: KQ 8149 blue KQ 8151 green Price: ￡14.99
Classic rugby shirts(men's) In the same style as your rugby team-Scotland, England or Wales. All our stylish rugby shirts are genuine leisure shirts too. They're all machine washable and in 100% cotton. Sizes: S,M,L,XL Order number: Scotland shirts:DQ9967 England shirts: KQ 9963 Wales shirts: KQ 9978 Price: ￡19.99

小題1:The soles of the boots for men are made of ____________________.

A．leather

B．elastane

C．cotton

D．plastic

小題2:The stretch jeans come in __________ colours and ______________ sizes.

A．2; 3

B．3;3

C．3;4

D．4;4

小題3:From the above chart we can see clearly that _______________________________________.

A．the shirts listed in the chart are genuine leisure shirts

B．a(chǎn)ll the clothes listed in the chart can be washed both by hand and machine

C．you can insure your three-quarter length jacket against being stolen and accidental damage

D．the magic jeans may be in 100% cotton

小題4:It will cost you ______________ to buy two epaulette shirts.

A．99.99 pounds

B．29.98 pounds

C．49.98 pounds

D．38.98 pounds

小題5:The order number for the England rugby shirts is________________.

A．KQ9963

B．DQ9967

C．KQ 9978

D．KQ 8149