WELCOME TO YOUR FREE ISH MEMBERSHIP

Your Membership

International Students House is a unique, cultural and recreational centre providing a wide programme of events for students 310 days a year.

Located in a fashionable and safe neighborhood, close to Regent's Park, ISH is a central place to meet students from Britain and around the world.

ISH provides all its members with the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of sports and hobbies in a friendly and fun environment. Many of the activities are free of charge as part of membership, while some charge a small fee.

Membership is open to all full-time students, professional trainees and student nurses.

LEARN

Lecture Series:

ISH organizes a number of lively, topical lectures of political and contemporary(同时代的) interest by famous speakers.

Language Classes

A variety of weekly language classes which in the past have included English, Spanish, Japanese and Italian.

ISH tries to offer as many development and educational programmes as possible for its members. Look out for additional workshops and leadership programmes. E--mail: learn @ish.org.uk.

CREATE

Sunday Cinema:

Films are shown every Sunday evening at 19∶30 including recent blockbusters(大片), theme nights and classics.

Classes:

Show your talents or learn from the beginning with our various classes and workshops which include Life Drawing, Photography, and Drama.

Throughout the year ISH holds numerous exhibitions, recitals(公演) and performances put on by the students. To get more information, e-mail: create @ish.org.uk.

TRAVEL

Travel Club:

The Travel Club runs a comprehensive (广泛的)schedule of day and weekend trips to British and European destinations. Students get the chance to explore new parts of the UK and meet people from all over the world. Sightseeing, canoeing, hiking, eating out, socializing and meeting local people are what you can expect to experience during the trips. E-mail: travel @ish.org.uk.

ACTIVE

Classes:

Try out our Martial Arts and Fitness Classes every week night including Kick Boxing, Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Shaolin as well as Yoga, and Aerobics classes. All our classes are run by qualified and professional instructors.

Sports:

Join in our recreational and team sports such as football, volleyball, running, table tennis, and chess.

ISH Dangerous Sports Club:

We also organize such activities as go-karting, pain-balling and adventure weekends. E--mail: active @ish.org.uk.

1.If you are a member of ISH, you can do all the following except ______.

2.If you want to learn to take photos, which of the following e-mail addresses is useful to you?

3. If you like some adventure on weekends, you'd better _______.

WELCOME TO YOUR FREE ISH MEMBERSHIP
Your Membership
International Students House is a unique, cultural and recreational centre providing a wide programme of events for students 310 days a year.
Located in a fashionable and safe neighborhood, close to Regent's Park, ISH is a central place to meet students from Britain and around the world.
ISH provides all its members with the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of sports and hobbies in a friendly and fun environment. Many of the activities are free of charge as part of membership, while some charge a small fee.
Membership is open to all full-time students, professional trainees and student nurses.
LEARN
Lecture Series:
ISH organizes a number of lively, topical lectures of political and contemporary(同时代的) interest by famous speakers.
Language Classes
A variety of weekly language classes which in the past have included English, Spanish, Japanese and Italian.
ISH tries to offer as many development and educational programmes as possible for its members. Look out for additional workshops and leadership programmes. E--mail: learn @ish.org.uk.
CREATE
Sunday Cinema:
Films are shown every Sunday evening at 19∶30 including recent blockbusters(大片), theme nights and classics.
Classes:
Show your talents or learn from the beginning with our various classes and workshops which include Life Drawing, Photography, and Drama.
Throughout the year ISH holds numerous exhibitions, recitals(公演) and performances put on by the students. To get more information, e-mail: create @ish.org.uk.
TRAVEL
Travel Club:
The Travel Club runs a comprehensive (广泛的)schedule of day and weekend trips to British and European destinations. Students get the chance to explore new parts of the UK and meet people from all over the world. Sightseeing, canoeing, hiking, eating out, socializing and meeting local people are what you can expect to experience during the trips. E-mail: travel @ish.org.uk.
ACTIVE
Classes:
Try out our Martial Arts and Fitness Classes every week night including Kick Boxing, Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Shaolin as well as Yoga, and Aerobics classes. All our classes are run by qualified and professional instructors.
Sports:
Join in our recreational and team sports such as football, volleyball, running, table tennis, and chess.
ISH Dangerous Sports Club:
We also organize such activities as go-karting, pain-balling and adventure weekends. E--mail: active @ish.org.uk.
【小题1】If you are a member of ISH, you can do all the following except ______.

WELCOME TO YOUR FREE ISH MEMBERSHIP

Your Membership

International Students House is a unique, cultural and recreational centre providing a wide programme of events for students 310 days a year.

Located in a fashionable and safe neighborhood, close to Regent's Park, ISH is a central place to meet students from Britain and around the world.

ISH provides all its members with the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of sports and hobbies in a friendly and fun environment. Many of the activities are free of charge as part of membership, while some charge a small fee.

Membership is open to all full-time students, professional trainees and student nurses.

LEARN

Lecture Series:

ISH organizes a number of lively, topical lectures of political and contemporary(同时代的) interest by famous speakers.

Language Classes

A variety of weekly language classes which in the past have included English, Spanish, Japanese and Italian.

ISH tries to offer as many development and educational programmes as possible for its members. Look out for additional workshops and leadership programmes. E--mail: learn @ish.org.uk.

CREATE

     Sunday Cinema:

     Films are shown every Sunday evening at 19∶30 including recent blockbusters(大片), theme nights and classics.

Classes:

Show your talents or learn from the beginning with our various classes and workshops which include Life Drawing, Photography, and Drama.

    Throughout the year ISH holds numerous exhibitions, recitals(公演) and performances put on by the students. To get more information, e-mail: create @ish.org.uk.

TRAVEL

Travel Club:

    The Travel Club runs a comprehensive (广泛的)schedule of day and weekend trips to British and European destinations. Students get the chance to explore new parts of the UK and meet people from all over the world. Sightseeing, canoeing, hiking, eating out, socializing and meeting local people are what you can expect to experience during the trips. E-mail: travel @ish.org.uk.

ACTIVE

    Classes:

    Try out our Martial Arts and Fitness Classes every week night including Kick Boxing, Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Shaolin as well as Yoga, and Aerobics classes. All our classes are run by qualified and professional instructors.

 Sports:

    Join in our recreational and team sports such as football, volleyball, running, table tennis, and chess.

ISH Dangerous Sports Club:

    We also organize such activities as go-karting, pain-balling and adventure weekends. E--mail: active @ish.org.uk.

48. If you are a member of ISH, you can do all the following except ______.

A. traveling to some European countries           

B. attending all kinds of interesting lectures

C. attending French classes                               

D. meeting students from all around the world

49. If you want to learn to take photos, which of the following e-mail addresses is useful to you?

A. learn @ish.org.uk.                                         B. travel @ish.org.uk. 

C. active @ish.org.uk.                                         D. create @ish.org.uk.

50. If you like some adventure on weekends, you'd better _______.

A. join ISH Dangerous Sports Club                 B. join the Travel Club

C. go to Sunday Cinema                   D. take some Fitness Classes

WELCOME TO YOUR FREE ISH MEMBERSHIP

Your Membership

International Students House is a unique, cultural and recreational centre providing a wide programme of events for students 310 days a year.

Located in a fashionable and safe neighborhood, close to Regent's Park, ISH is a central place to meet students from Britain and around the world.

ISH provides all its members with the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of sports and hobbies in a friendly and fun environment. Many of the activities are free of charge as part of membership, while some charge a small fee.

Membership is open to all full-time students, professional trainees and student nurses.

LEARN

Lecture Series:

ISH organizes a number of lively, topical lectures of political and contemporary(同时代的) interest by famous speakers.

Language Classes

A variety of weekly language classes which in the past have included English, Spanish, Japanese and Italian.

ISH tries to offer as many development and educational programmes as possible for its members. Look out for additional workshops and leadership programmes. E--mail: learn @ish.org.uk.

CREATE

     Sunday Cinema:

     Films are shown every Sunday evening at 19∶30 including recent blockbusters(大片), theme nights and classics.

Classes:

Show your talents or learn from the beginning with our various classes and workshops which include Life Drawing, Photography, and Drama.

    Throughout the year ISH holds numerous exhibitions, recitals(公演) and performances put on by the students. To get more information, e-mail: create @ish.org.uk.

TRAVEL

Travel Club:

    The Travel Club runs a comprehensive (广泛的)schedule of day and weekend trips to British and European destinations. Students get the chance to explore new parts of the UK and meet people from all over the world. Sightseeing, canoeing, hiking, eating out, socializing and meeting local people are what you can expect to experience during the trips. E-mail: travel @ish.org.uk.

ACTIVE

    Classes:

    Try out our Martial Arts and Fitness Classes every week night including Kick Boxing, Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Shaolin as well as Yoga, and Aerobics classes. All our classes are run by qualified and professional instructors.

 Sports:

    Join in our recreational and team sports such as football, volleyball, running, table tennis, and chess.

ISH Dangerous Sports Club:

    We also organize such activities as go-karting, pain-balling and adventure weekends. E--mail: active @ish.org.uk.

64. If you are a member of ISH, you can do all the following except ______.

A. traveling to some European countries    B. attending all kinds of interesting lectures

C. attending French classes              D. meeting students from all around the world

65. If you want to see a painting exhibition held by ISH, _______.

A. you must pay a small amount of money  B. you can't get some information through an e-mail

C. you can get a ticket free of charge       D. you can e-mail: learn @ish.org.uk

66. If you want to learn to take photos, which of the following e-mail addresses is useful to you?

A. learn @ish.org.uk.  B. travel @ish.org.uk.  C. active @ish.org.uk.  D. create @ish.org.uk.

67. If you like some adventure on weekends, you'd better _______.

A. join ISH Dangerous Sports Club          B. join the Travel Club

C. go to Sunday Cinema                   D. take some Fitness Classes

WELCOME TO YOUR FREE ISH MEMBERSHIP

Your Membership

International Students House is a unique, cultural and recreational centre providing a wide programme of events for students 310 days a year.

Located in a fashionable and safe neighborhood, close to Regent's Park, ISH is a central place to meet students from Britain and around the world.

ISH provides all its members with the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of sports and hobbies in a friendly and fun environment. Many of the activities are free of charge as part of membership, while some charge a small fee.

Membership is open to all full-time students, professional trainees and student nurses.

LEARN

Lecture Series:

ISH organizes a number of lively, topical lectures of political and contemporary(同时代的) interest by famous speakers.

Language Classes

A variety of weekly language classes which in the past have included English, Spanish, Japanese and Italian.

ISH tries to offer as many development and educational programmes as possible for its members. Look out for additional workshops and leadership programmes. E--mail: learn @ish.org.uk.

CREATE

     Sunday Cinema:

     Films are shown every Sunday evening at 19∶30 including recent blockbusters(大片), theme nights and classics.

Classes:

Show your talents or learn from the beginning with our various classes and workshops which include Life Drawing, Photography, and Drama.

    Throughout the year ISH holds numerous exhibitions, recitals(公演) and performances put on by the students. To get more information, e-mail: create @ish.org.uk.

TRAVEL

Travel Club:

    The Travel Club runs a comprehensive (广泛的)schedule of day and weekend trips to British and European destinations. Students get the chance to explore new parts of the UK and meet people from all over the world. Sightseeing, canoeing, hiking, eating out, socializing and meeting local people are what you can expect to experience during the trips. E-mail: travel @ish.org.uk.

ACTIVE

    Classes:

    Try out our Martial Arts and Fitness Classes every week night including Kick Boxing, Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Shaolin as well as Yoga, and Aerobics classes. All our classes are run by qualified and professional instructors.

 Sports:

    Join in our recreational and team sports such as football, volleyball, running, table tennis, and chess.

ISH Dangerous Sports Club:

    We also organize such activities as go-karting, pain-balling and adventure weekends. E--mail: active @ish.org.uk.

If you are a member of ISH, you can do all the following except ______.

A. traveling to some European countries          

B. attending all kinds of interesting lectures

C. attending French classes                     

D. meeting students from all around the world

If you want to learn to take photos, which of the following e-mail addresses is useful to you?

A. learn @ish.org.uk.                                     B. travel @ish.org.uk. 

C. active @ish.org.uk.                                    D. create @ish.org.uk.

If you like some adventure on weekends, you'd better _______.

A. join ISH Dangerous Sports Club               B. join the Travel Club

C. go to Sunday Cinema                   D. take some Fitness Classes

WELCOME TO YOUR FREE ISH MEMBERSHIP
Your Membership
International Students House is a unique, cultural and recreational centre providing a wide programme of events for students 310 days a year.
Located in a fashionable and safe neighborhood, close to Regent's Park, ISH is a central place to meet students from Britain and around the world.
ISH provides all its members with the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of sports and hobbies in a friendly and fun environment. Many of the activities are free of charge as part of membership, while some charge a small fee.
Membership is open to all full-time students, professional trainees and student nurses.
LEARN
Lecture Series:
ISH organizes a number of lively, topical lectures of political and contemporary(同时代的) interest by famous speakers.
Language Classes
A variety of weekly language classes which in the past have included English, Spanish, Japanese and Italian.
ISH tries to offer as many development and educational programmes as possible for its members. Look out for additional workshops and leadership programmes. E--mail: learn @ish.org.uk.
CREATE
Sunday Cinema:
Films are shown every Sunday evening at 19∶30 including recent blockbusters(大片), theme nights and classics.
Classes:
Show your talents or learn from the beginning with our various classes and workshops which include Life Drawing, Photography, and Drama.
Throughout the year ISH holds numerous exhibitions, recitals(公演) and performances put on by the students. To get more information, e-mail: create @ish.org.uk.
TRAVEL
Travel Club:
The Travel Club runs a comprehensive (广泛的)schedule of day and weekend trips to British and European destinations. Students get the chance to explore new parts of the UK and meet people from all over the world. Sightseeing, canoeing, hiking, eating out, socializing and meeting local people are what you can expect to experience during the trips. E-mail: travel @ish.org.uk.
ACTIVE
Classes:
Try out our Martial Arts and Fitness Classes every week night including Kick Boxing, Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Shaolin as well as Yoga, and Aerobics classes. All our classes are run by qualified and professional instructors.
Sports:
Join in our recreational and team sports such as football, volleyball, running, table tennis, and chess.
ISH Dangerous Sports Club:
We also organize such activities as go-karting, pain-balling and adventure weekends. E--mail: active @ish.org.uk.

1. 1.

   If you are a member of ISH, you can do all the following except ______.

   1. A.
      traveling to some European countries
   2. B.
      attending all kinds of interesting lectures
   3. C.
      attending French classes
   4. D.
      meeting students from all around the world
2. 2.

   If you want to learn to take photos, which of the following e-mail addresses is useful to you?

   1. A.
      learn @ish.org.uk.
   2. B.
      travel @ish.org.uk.
   3. C.
      active @ish.org.uk.
   4. D.
      create @ish.org.uk.
3. 3.

   If you like some adventure on weekends, you'd better _______.

   1. A.
      join ISH Dangerous Sports Club
   2. B.
      join the Travel Club
   3. C.
      go to Sunday Cinema
   4. D.
      take some Fitness Classes

There is a new trend that has started in some Italian cities. It is called “Citta Slow”. “Citta” in Italian means city. The concept of “Citta Slow” aims to improve people’s quality of life by creating a more caring and ecologically correct environment through the enjoyment of food art, theatre, community gathering places and so on.

Slow cities are characterized by a way of life that enables people to live slowly. Traditions and traditional ways of doing things are valued. Slow cities have less traffic, less noise and fewer crowds.

These cities stand up against the fast pace of life often seen in other cities throughout the world.

Towns in Italy have banded together to form an organization called the Slow City Movement. The global organization hopes to help the world by deciding which cities can call themselves Slow Cities and which cities cannot.

The principles of the Slow City Movement are those we would like all cities to live by. Hopefully the movement will continue and cities that cannot meet the strict criteria will continue to work towards these principles.

The Slow City Movement is already very popular around the world. London is one of the cities that are taking part and it has its own website. The website says: “There are people in cities all over the world who have found all sorts of ways to bring a sense of relaxation to places where it can often be stressful to live. Slow London provides a place for these people to meet and share their ideas.”

1．“Citta Slow” is          .

       A．a movement started in some Italian cities

       B．a new trend already popular around the world

       C．a way of life that enables people to live slowly

       D．a concept against the fast pace of life

2．According to the passage, to improve people’s quality of life, it is effective to        .

       A．practice as your previous generations did

       B．persuade all people to travel on foot

       C．pay a single visit to the theatre

       D．put emphasis upon the fast pace of life

3．Which of the following statement is NOT true about the Slow City Movement?

       A．The Slow City Movement was initiated in Italy.

       B．London is taking part in the Slow City Movement.

       C．The Slow City Movement is trying to form the standard of slow cities.

       D．Only some cities are slow ones by the criteria.

4．Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage?

       A．Citta Slow

       B．Slow Cities

       C．Slow Cities and the Slow Movement

       D．The Slow City Movement

C

WELCOME TO YOUR FREE ISH MEMBERSHIP

Your Membership

International Students House is a unique, cultural and recreational centre providing a wide programme of events for students 310 days a year.

Located in a fashionable and safe neighborhood, close to Regent's Park, ISH is a central place to meet students from Britain and around the world.

ISH provides all its members with the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of sports and hobbies in a friendly and fun environment. Many of the activities are free of charge as part of membership, while some charge a small fee.

Membership is open to all full-time students, professional trainees and student nurses.

LEARN

Lecture Series:

ISH organizes a number of lively, topical lectures of political and contemporary(同时代的) interest by famous speakers.

Language Classes

A variety of weekly language classes which in the past have included English, Spanish, Japanese and Italian.

ISH tries to offer as many development and educational programmes as possible for its members. Look out for additional workshops and leadership programmes. E--mail: learn @ish.org.uk.

CREATE

     Sunday Cinema:

     Films are shown every Sunday evening at 19∶30 including recent blockbusters(大片), theme nights and classics.

Classes:

Show your talents or learn from the beginning with our various classes and workshops which include Life Drawing, Photography, and Drama.

    Throughout the year ISH holds numerous exhibitions, recitals(公演) and performances put on by the students. To get more information, e-mail: create @ish.org.uk.

TRAVEL

Travel Club:

    The Travel Club runs a comprehensive (广泛的)schedule of day and weekend trips to British and European destinations. Students get the chance to explore new parts of the UK and meet people from all over the world. Sightseeing, canoeing, hiking, eating out, socializing and meeting local people are what you can expect to experience during the trips. E-mail: travel @ish.org.uk.

ACTIVE

    Classes:

    Try out our Martial Arts and Fitness Classes every week night including Kick Boxing, Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Shaolin as well as Yoga, and Aerobics classes. All our classes are run by qualified and professional instructors.

 Sports:

    Join in our recreational and team sports such as football, volleyball, running, table tennis, and chess.

ISH Dangerous Sports Club:

    We also organize such activities as go-karting, pain-balling and adventure weekends. E--mail: active @ish.org.uk.

64. If you are a member of ISH, you can do all the following except ______.

A. traveling to some European countries    B. attending all kinds of interesting lectures

C. attending French classes              D. meeting students from all around the world

65. If you want to see a painting exhibition held by ISH, _______.

A. you must pay a small amount of money   

B. you can't get some information through an e-mail

C. you can get a ticket free of charge        

D. you can e-mail: learn @ish.org.uk

66. If you want to learn to take photos, which of the following e-mail addresses is useful to you?

A. learn @ish.org.uk.  B. travel @ish.org.uk.  C. active @ish.org.uk.  D. create @ish.org.uk.

67. If you like some adventure on weekends, you'd better _______.

A. join ISH Dangerous Sports Club          B. join the Travel Club

C. go to Sunday Cinema                   D. take some Fitness Classes

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 ________.

It's great fun to explore (探索) new places—it feels like an adventure, even when you know you're not the first to have been there. But make sure not to get lost or waste time going round in circles.

● Do the map reading if you're being driven somewhere. It'll be easier if you keep turning the map so it follows the direction you' re traveling in. Keep looking ahead so that you can give the driver lots of warning before having to make a turn, or you'll have to move to the back seat.

● Get a group of friends together and go exploring. You'll need a good map, a compass (指南针), a raincoat, a cell phone to call for help in case you get lost, and a bit of spare cash for emergencies (应急现金). Tell someone where you're going before you set out and let them know what time you expect to be back. The test is in not getting lost, not in seeing how fast you can go, so always stick together, waiting for slower friends to catch up.

● See if your school or a club organizes orienteering activities, in which you need a map and a compass to find your way. This can be done as a sport, with teams trying to find the way from A to B (and B to C, etc. ) in the fastest time, or simply as a spare-time activity. Either way, it's not only good fun, but a great way to keep fit.

Sitting beside the driver, you should ________.

A. direct the driver when necessary

    B. look ahead to see where there's a turn

    C. move to the back seat if feeling uncomfortable

    D. keep looking at the map to find a place to go to

Why do you need to tell someone your exploration plan before setting out?

    A. To get information when in danger.

    B. To be saved in case of an accident.

    C. To share the fun with him/her in exploration.

    D. To tell him/her what's going on with the group members.

Orienteering activities can ________.

     A. make people work fast                                B. help people stay healthy

     C. help people organize other activities          D. make people get prepared for sports

The text mainly talks about      ?

       A. the fun of exploration                                 

B. what to bring for exploration

       C. the way to use the map in exploration            

D. how to prevent getting lost in exploration

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!

●Excellent interest rates!

You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits (储蓄) without taking them out in a month.

●Convenient

Teenagers are busy – we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet … You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part – time job!

●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 (so we can organize that cool key – card) but it is easy. We can’t want to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!

1.The Winners Club is a bank account intended for         .

A. parents                  B. teenagers                C. winners                  D. adults

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.

3.The Winners Club provides magazines which        .

A. encourage spending                                  

B. are free to all teenagers

C. are full of adventure stories                        

D. help to make more of your money

4.If you want to be a member of the Club, you must          .

A. be an Internet user                                     

B. be permitted by your parent

C. have a big sum of money                            

D. be in your twenties 

5. What is the purpose of this text?

A. To set up a club.                                      

B. To provided part – time jobs.

C. To organize key – cards.                            

D. To introduce a new banking service.

It’s great fun to explore(探索) new places—it feels like an adventure,even when you know you’re not the first to have been there.But make sure not to get lost or waste time going round in circles.

●Do the map reading if you’re being driven somewhere.It’ll be easier if you keep turning the map so it follows the direction you’re traveling in.Keep looking ahead so that you can give the driver lots of warning before having to make a turn,or you’ll have to move to the back seat.

●Get a group of friends together and go exploring.You’ll need a good map,a compass(指南针),a raincoat,a cell phone to call for help in case you get lost,and a bit of spare cash for emergencies(应急现金).Tell someone where you’re going before you set out and let them know what time you expect to be back.The test is in not getting lost,not in seeing how fast you can go,so always stick together,waiting for slower friends to catch up.

●See if your school or a club organizes orienteering activities,in which you need a map and a compass to find your way.This can be done as a sport,with teams trying to find the way from A to B(and B to C,etc.) in the fastest time,or simply as a spare-time activity.Either way,it’s not only good fun,but a great way to keep fit.

Sitting beside the driver,you should ______.

A.direct the driver when necessary

B.look ahead to see where there’s a turn

C.move to the back seat if feeling uncomfortable

D.keep looking at the map to find a place to go to

Why do you need to tell someone your exploration plan before setting out?

A.To get information when in danger.

B.To be saved in case of an accident.

C.To share the fun with him/her in exploration.

D.To tell him/her what’s going on with the group members.

Orienteering activities can ______.

A.make people work fast

B.help people stay healthy

C.help people organize other activities

D.make people get prepared for sports

The text mainly talks about ______.

A.the fun of exploration

B.what to bring for exploration

C.the way to use a map in exploration

D.how to prevent getting lost in exploration

Riding School:

You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. (3:30p.m. on Saturday). 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: 9:00a.m. —8:30 p.m.

Phone: (412) 396—6754 Fax: (412)396—6752

Sailing Club:

Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage 1 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 weekly two-hour 1essons (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 are 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 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lessons all through the day.

Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00a.m. —4:00 p.m.

Phone: (412)396—6899  Fax: (412)396—6890

1.If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should  join _____    ．

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

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

A. (412)396-6648      B. (412)396-6754    C. (412)396-6752      D. (412)396-6890

3.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

4.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.

I used to believe in the American dream that meant a job，credit and success. I wanted it and worked toward it like everyone else, all of us separately chasing the same thing.
One year, through a series of unhappy events, it all fell apart. I found myself homeless and alone. I had my truck and $ 56. I searched the countryside for some place I could rent for the cheapest possible amount. I came upon a deserted cottage in a small remote valley.I hadn't been alone for 25 years. I was scared, but I hoped the hard work would distract and heal me.
I found the owner and rented the place for$ 50 a month.The locals knew nothing about me.  But slowly they started teaching me the art of being a neighbor. They dropped off blankets,  tools and canned deer meat and began sticking around to chat. They would ask if I wanted to meet cousin Albie or go fishing. They started to teach me a belief in a different American dream, not the one of individual achievement but of neighborliness. Men would stop by with wild berries, ice cream or truck parts to see if I was up for courting. I wasn't, but they were civil anyway.The woman on that mountain worked harder than any I'd ever met. They taught me how to store food in the stream and keep it cold and safe._I_learned_to_keep_enough_for_an_extra_plate_for_company.
What I had believed in, all those things I thought were necessary for a civilized life, were non­existent in this place.Up on the mountain, my most valuable possessions were my relationships with my neighbors.
After four years in that valley, I moved back into town. I saw a lot of people were having a really hard time, losing their jobs and homes. With the help of a real estate broker (房地产经纪人) I chatted up at the grocery store, I managed to rent a big enough house to take in a handful of people. It's four of us now，but over time I've had nine come in and move on to other places from here. We'd all be in shelters if we hadn't banded together.
The American dream I believe in now is a shared one. It's not so much about what I can get for myself; it's about how we can all get by together.
【小题1】Before a series of unhappy events happened, the writer________.