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Alomada Racraotion and Fork Deportment (ARFD)

(510)747­7529

TEEN TRIP TO

THE LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY

FOR Teens Currently in 6th to 12th Grades

LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY­Class #8389

Friday，December 9 (Non­Public School Holiday)

8∶00 a．m.to 7∶00 p．m.

Cost per person：$50 ($60 after January 22)—Includes：Lunch，Admission and Transportation

With a 4,000 sq.ft.day use lodge，the Leland High Snow Play has a huge supply of tubes to choose from，along with awesome tows(拖车) that will tow you up to the top of the hill！Our varied terrains(地形) have something for everyone，while the lodge provides a snack bar，video games，pool tables，five indoor restrooms，a warm fire，and a sun deck with plenty of tables and chairs over looking the play area outside.

Additional liability(责任) form required for the trip.

Be sure to bring warm clothing and prepare for the cold，but dress in layers in case it warms up.Wear dry boots，socks，and sunscreen.If possible，bring a mobile phone in case of emergency，as well as money for snacks and a light dinner；or bring your own food and drinks.Meet at The Underground (Veteran’s Building­2203 Central Avenue)—don’t be late!

Do not bring electronic or fragile items during the trip.The ARFD is not responsible for your personal belongings or money.

Refunds are issued only if the ARFD cancels this trip due to weather conditions.

Click here to download the registration form and “Leland High Snow Play Liability Form”．

•Register in person，or mail the completed form to Leland High Snow Play，Inc.Send the liability form and payment to the ARFD Office,2226 Santa Clara Avenue，Alameda.

•Fax the registration and liability form accepted with VISA，(510)747­7566.

•Online registrations available at www.arpdeplay.com. Make sure you bring your completed liability form on the trip.

1.According to the text，the cost doesn’t include ________.

A．lunch　                     B．drinks

C．admission　                 D．transportation

2.The purpose of the text is to ________.

A．introduce a famous tour agency

B．explain the details of a school activity

C．urge teenagers to climb a snowy mountain

D．advertise a trip to the Leland High Snow Play

3.Teenagers who want to take part in the activity need to ________.

A．wear some warm clothes

B．climb the hill themselves

C．pay for tows individually

D．wear hats to protect themselves from the sun

4.From the text it can be inferred that ________.

A．the activity is very dangerous

B．the weather there is changeable

C．the trip will involve outdoor activities only

D．12­year­old children are not allowed to take the trip

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Alomada Racraotion and Fork Deportment (510)747-7529

2010 TEEN TRIP TO

THE LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY

FOR Teens Currently in 6th to 12th Grades

LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY-Class #8389

Friday, December3, 2010 (Non-Public School Holiday)

8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Cost per person: $50 ($ 60 after January 22,2011)-Includes

Lunch, Admission and Transportation

With a 4,000 sq. ft. day use lodge, the Leland High Snow Play has a huge

supply of tubes to choose from, along with awesome tows(拖车) that will

tow you up to the top of the hill! Our varied terrains(地形) have something

for everyone, while the lodge provides a snack bar, video games, pool tables,

five indoor restrooms, a warm fire, and a sun deck with plenty of tables and

chairs over looking the play area outside.

ADDTTIONAL LIABILTTY FORM REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP.

Be sure to bring warm clothing and prepare for the cold, but dress in layers in case it warms up. Wear dry boots, socks, and sunscreen. If possible, bring a mobile phone in case of emergency, as well as money for snacks and a light dinner; or bring your own food and drinks. Meet at The Underground (Veteran’s Building-2203 Central Avenue) – don’t be late!

Do not bring electronic or fragile items during the trip. The ARPD is not responsible for your personal belongings or money. REFUNDS ARE ISSUED ONLY IF THE ARPD CANCELS THIS TRIP DUE TO WEATHER CONDTTIONS.

Click here to download registration form and “Leland High Sierra Snowplay Liability Form.”

◆Register in person, or mail the completed form to Leland High Sierra Snow Play, Inc. Send the liability form and payment to the ARPD Office, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda.

◆Faxed registration and liability form accepted with VISA, (510)747-7566.

◆Online registrations available at www.arpdeplay. com. Make sure you bring your completed liability form on the trip.

1.The purpose of the passage is to________.

A．explain the details of a school activity

B．introduce a famous tour agency

C．urge teenagers to climb a snowy mountain

D．advertise a trip to the Leland High Snow Play

2.People who want to take part in the activity need to________.

A．pay for dinner themselves

B．climb the hill themselves

C．wear hats to protect themselves from the sun

D．pay for tows individually

3.From the passage it can be inferred that________.

A．the weather at the hills is changeable

B．the activity is very dangerous

C．12-year-old children are not allowed on the trip

D．the trip will involve outdoor activities only

4.Among the following items, what do the participants have to take?

A．Their filled -in liability forms.

B．ID cards and a small amount of cash.

C．Their agreements with the tour agency.

D．Their registration forms downloaded from the Internet.

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In Europe, people hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right throughout the meal, a system that is generally agreed to be more efficient than the American zigzag（曲折的）method. Americans hold both the fork and the knife in their right hands throughout the meal, so they continually change their forks to the left hand when they have to cut their meat. It seems to be funny for the Europeans to see Americans busy changing their dinner sets, making a lot of noises.

A few explanations for this American style are as follows:

(1) Americans are practical and efficient. Since most of us are right-handed, it is reasonable to keep our working tools at all times in the right hand that can use them most efficiently.

(2) Americans, the master of the New World are rebels（叛逆者）.They use the zigzag method to break the rules in the Old World and in this way they are thumbing their nose at Mother England. Americans are a restless kind. They do not like to sit in one spot for very long when dining.

(3) Forced to do so, they respond by “playing” with the silver.

Whatever the reason for the practice, it is now certainly as American as apple pie. Europeans recognize this and are quick to attack it as evidence of American innocence（无知）of form. Arguments against the zigzag method rest not only on grounds of efficiency but also on those of tradition. In Old World dining, the knife is held in the right hand continually because it can serve as an instant defense against the uninvited intruders（入侵者）.However, such alertness（警觉） is out of place in the New World, as every American believes that this is the home of the brave. Americans juggle their silverware, perhaps, to show that they are not afraid and that one of them holding a fork is worth any number of them holding blades（刀）.

1.Americans use _______ to hold their fork to pick up the salad.

A．the right hand                          B．the left hand

C．both hands                            D．either of the two hands

2.As the masters of the New World, Americans use a different cutting method from that in the Old World to _________________.

A．show their independence of Mother England

B．show their disrespect to Mother England

C．add a new tradition to those in Mother England

D．show off their creativeness to Mother England

3.In the last sentence, the word “juggle” probably means ____________.

A．hold             B．play with          C．pick up           D．lay down

4.Also in the last sentence, the two “them” refer to ____________.

A．Americans

B．Europeans and Americans separately

C．Americans and Europeans separately

D．Europeans

5.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．European people hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand.

B．The zigzag eating method is related to American characteristics.

C．The zigzag eating method has become an American feature.

D．European people will use the American method because of its efficiency.

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Not until the 11th century, when a young lady brought a fork to Italy, _____.

A. and the custom reached Europe

B. the custom reached Europe

C. did the custom reach Europe

D. had the custom reached Europe

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There                a knife and fork on the table.

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Below is an introduction to Top 5 Teen Magazines from the US and the UK.

J-14

Marked to preteen and teenage girls ages 11-19, J-14 --a shortened name of “Just For Teens” --is packed with features like teen gossip, quizzes, fashion advice, posters, and celebrity(名人) interviews in every issue.

Some of the magazine’s most popular features include: “Hot Topic”, “Life’s Big Questions” and “Real Life”. Throughout the year, J-14 publishes several editions, such as “Summer Entertainment Guide”, “Back-to-School Special” and the annual “Best of Year Special and J-13 Teen Icon Awards” issue.

Teens who have a passion for pop culture would love a subscription to J-14 magazine!

Twist

Twist covers the latest fashion and stytles with lots of photos and easy-to-follow how-tos, giving teens both instruction and inspiration to experiment with what works for them. Body image(形象) and relationships are popular topics of interest to teens, and the magazine offers tips on building strong self-esteem.

Additional content in every monthly issue inculdes reader polls, teen celebrity gossip, news and interviews. During the yaer, Twist publishes several special editions about seasonal fashion and major teen events, like prom and back-to-school. The magazine publishes a “Best of Year” issue every December.

Teens who love fashion and celebrity news would love a subscription to Twist magazine!

Discovery Girls

First published in 2000, the magazine often addresses the topics of school, sports, and friendship.

Content in the magazine is created by girls, which gives it the authentic opinions of its target audience. Each bimonthly issus features quizzes, fashion advice, and games in addition to some regular sections that appear in each magazine. Mant of the following sections that appear in every issue also feature content submitted by readers: “The Worst Day”, “Embarrassing Moments”, “The Great Debate” and “Mailbag”.

Young girls and teens would find a friendly, identifiable voice in each issue of Discovery Girls, and parents would approve of giving a gift subscription to this award-winning magazine!

Boy’s Life

First published in 1911, Boy’s Life is written for young males ages 6 to 18 and is distributed in two editions. One edition is printed for the youngest members 6-to-10-year-old Tiger Cubs and first-year Webelos Scouts. The other is for ages 11-18 and is aimed at second-year Webelos Scouts through 18-year-old Boy Scouts.

A central focus of Boy’s Life is encouraging physical activity among boys, like camping, hiking, swimming, and kayaking. Each month, the magazine features articles on history, the outdoors, science, and much more. Fitness, technology, and video game and biik reviews are other common topics Boy’s Life often addresses.

A subscription to Boy’s Life magazine would make a great gift for active young boys!

Seventeen

Seventeen magazine celebrates teens where they are in life while also providing age-appropriate advice to the complex issues young women face every day.

The magazine organizes its content into five sections, such as “Your Body”, a range of fitness motivation and encouragement about positive body image, “Love & Guys”, advice columns and tips on understanding relationships with the opposite sex, and “Your Awesome Life”, personal development tips about hot topics like building confidence and selecting a college, plus inspirational stories about teens.

Special editions include the “Back-to-school Issue” in August and “The Freebie Issue” in May.

Teens who want to look good, feel great, and be their best would enjoy a subscription to Seventeen magazine!

1.According to the passage, what content do J-14, Twist and Discovery Girls share?

A. Teen gossip. 　　　　　　　　　　　     B. Advice on fashion.

C. Sports and friendship. 　　　　　　　　　　     D. Self-respect building.

2.What content does Boys 'Life mainly center on?

A. Sports. 　　　　　　　　     B. Games. 　　　

C. Beauty. 　　　　　　　     D. Education.

3.We can learn from the passage that　　　　　 .

A. J-14 is distributed in two editions for teens of different ages

B. the content of Discovery Girls is closely related to teen girls

C. Seventeen covers aspects like looking good, keeping fit and writing stories

D. all the five magazines mentioned publish special editions except Boys 'Life

4.The main purpose of the introduction to the five magazines is　　　　　 .

A. to distinguish their features

B. to explain the secret to their popularity

C. to encourage the subscription to the magazines

D. to arouse people's interest in reading teen magazines

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Roger Federer and Serena Williams have been named as 2009' s world champions by the International Tennis Federation（ITF） after topping the year-end rankings．

Federer, who wins the honour for the fifth time, completed a career Grand Slam（大满贯）at Roland Garros before winning his 15th Grand Slam ride at Wimbledon．

And Williams won the Australian Open and Wimbledon, her llth major success．

The pair will receive their awards at the annual 1TF world champions dinner in Paris in June．

Federer regained the world number one ranking from Rafael Nadal after his Paris victory and his Wimbledon win over Andy Roddick saw him surpass Pete Sampras' haul of Grand Slam titles．

He was also runner - up at the Australian Open and the US Open and helped his country retain its Davis Cup world group status．

" It is an honour for me to be named ITF world champion for a fifth time．It was an incredible （不可思议的） year for me both on and off the court," said the 28 - year - old Swiss star whose wife Mirka gave birth to twin girls in July．

"To win my first Roland, Garros title, break the all - time Grand Slam record and regain the number one ranking is amazing．It means a lot to me to finish the year again at the top．"

Williams takes the award for the first time since 2002．As well as her Grand Slam wins,            she won the season - ending WTA Championships in Doha．sealing the top ranking in the last event of the year．

She also took the doubles year award with sister Venus after taking their career total to 10 Grand Slam titles．In doing so, she joins Lindsay Davenport and Martina Hingis as the only players to become singles and doubles world champions in the same year．

American twins Bob and Mike Bryan were named as the men' s doubles world champions for the sixth time in seven years．

1.What's the main idea of the text?

A．Roger Federer got his fifth world champions．

B．Serena Williams was named the ITF world champion．

C．Williams & Federer were named 2009' s world champions．

．     D．Roger Federer won his first Roland Garros title．

2.What does Federer mean by saying that it was an incredible year for him off the court?

A．He made a lot of money．

B．His wife gave birth to twin girls．

C．He regained the world No.One ranking．

D．He got a Grand Slam title at Roland Garros．

3.In which country might Roland Garros Open take place?

A．France．   B．Australia C．The United States      D England．

4.____ has never got both singles and doubles world champions in a year．

A．Serena Williams                B．Lindsay Davenport

C．Venus Williams           D．Martina Hingis

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Roger Federer and Serena Williams have been named as 2009' s world champions by the International Tennis Federation（ITF） after topping the year-end rankings．

Federer, who wins the honour for the fifth time, completed a career Grand Slam（大满贯）at Roland Garros before winning his 15th Grand Slam ride at Wimbledon．

And Williams won the Australian Open and Wimbledon, her llth major success．

The pair will receive their awards at the annual 1TF world champions dinner in Paris in June．

Federer regained the world number one ranking from Rafael Nadal after his Paris victory and his Wimbledon win over Andy Roddick saw him surpass Pete Sampras' haul of Grand Slam titles．

He was also runner - up at the Australian Open and the US Open and helped his country retain its Davis Cup world group status．

" It is an honour for me to be named ITF world champion for a fifth time．It was an incredible （不可思议的） year for me both on and off the court," said the 28 - year - old Swiss star whose wife Mirka gave birth to twin girls in July．

"To win my first Roland, Garros title, break the all - time Grand Slam record and regain the number one ranking is amazing．It means a lot to me to finish the year again at the top．"

Williams takes the award for the first time since 2002．As well as her Grand Slam wins,            she won the season - ending WTA Championships in Doha．sealing the top ranking in the last event of die year．

She also took the doubles year award with sister Venus after taking their career total to 10 Grand Slam titles．In doing so, she joins Lindsay Davenport and Martina Hingis as the only players to become singles and doubles world champions in the same year．

American twins Bob and Mike Bryan were named as the men' s doubles world champions for the sixth time in seven years．

1.What's the main idea of the text?

2.What does Federer mean by saying that it was an incredible year for him off the court?

3.In which country might Roland Garros Open take place?

4.The underlined words " the award" in Paragraph 9 possibly refer to ____．

5.____ has never got both singles and doubles world champions in a year．

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Pushy parents and teachers who “hothouse” the under-5s risk causing damage to the children’s long term development, a leading education expert said.

Lilian Katz, Professor of Education at the University of Illinois, said that four-year-olds engaged in reading and writing went on to perform worse academically than those engaged in imaginative learning. They scored higher in tests at the age of 5, but children whose first year at school was stimulating outstripped them four years later.

The findings suggest that the government's structured approach to early years' learning could be storing up problems for children. They also raise serious questions about the plan for all children to be able to read by the age of 6.

In many countries formal teaching does not start until children are 6 or 7 and have improved their social and manual skills. Children start learning to read and write at 6 in the United States, France and Germany, and at 7 in Finland and Sweden.

Professor Katz said that in many schools the courses were "boring children to tears". Much academic teaching required children to learn by memorizing pieces of information out of context, she said. Teaching in reception class should instead allow children to develop their intellect by exploring their environments and asking questions.

"Research suggests the benefits of formal academic instruction for four- and five-year-olds seem to be promising when they are tested early, but considerably less so in the long term. When these children are followed over a period of three or more years, those who had early experience in more intellectually engaging curricula were more likely to do well in school than their peers, who had received early academic instruction." She advocates teaching children through first-hand experience and play, in mixed-aged classes. This can include puppet shows, drawing or running a pretend shop in the classroom.

1.According to the passage, those who “hothouse” the under-5s would probably _________.

A. prefer a lot of interaction and stimulation while teaching

B. teach in a lively way to motivate kids’ interest

C. push the kids to memorize pieces of information

D. care about the kids’ physical development

2.What does the underlined word “ outstripped” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A. did better than                      B. looked down upon

C. caught up with                       D. performed worse than

3.According to Lilian Katz, the government’s structured approach to early-years learning __.

A. is necessary for improving children’s reading and writing ability

B. needs to be improved to develop children’s academic ability

C. will cause problems to children in their future learning

D. has more advantages than disadvantages

4.The message the author wants to deliver through the passage is that formal teaching _____.

A. can start at different times in different countries.   B. should not be started too early

C. is best carried out in Finland and Sweden

D. should include teaching children social and manual skills

5.Which of the following is NOT the opinion of Lilian Katz?

A. Children should be taught through first-hand experience.

B. Learning in a mixed-age class is good for children.

C. Running a shop can help children get good marks.

D. Puppet shows and drawing are useful in teaching children.

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Pushy parents and teachers who "hothouse" the under-5s risk causing damage to the children's long-term development,a leading education expert said.

Lilian Katz,Professor of Education at the University of Illinois,told that four-year-olds engaged in reading and writing went on to perform worse academically than those,engaged in imaginative learning.They scored higher in tests at the age of 5,but children whose first year at school was stimulating（使人兴奋的）outstripped them years later.

The findings suggest that the government's structured approach to early-years learning could be storing up problems for children.They also raise serious questions about the plan for all children to be able to read by the age of 6.

In many countries formal teaching does not start until children are 6 or 7 and have improved their social and manual skills.Children start learning to read and write at 6 in the United States,France and Germany,and at 7 Finland and Sweden.

Professor Katz said that in many schools the courses were “boring children to tears”.Much academic teaching required I children to learn by memorizing pieces of information out of context,she said.Teaching in reception class should instead allow children to develop their intellect by exploring their environments and asking questions.

"Research suggests the benefits of formal academic instruction for four and five-year-olds seem to be promising when they are tested early,but considerably less so in the long term.When these children arc followed over a period of three or more years,those who had early experience in more intellectually engaging curricula were more likely to do well in school than their peers,who had received early academic instruction."She advocates teaching children through first-hand experience and play,in mixed-aged classes.This can include puppet shows,drawing or running a pretend shop in the classroom.

1.According to the passage,those who "hothouse" the under-5s would probably______.

A. prefer a lot of interaction and stimulation while teaching

B. teach in a lively way to motivate kids' interest

C. push the kids to memorize pieces of information

D. care about the kids' physical development

2.What does the underlined word "outstripped" in Paragraph 2 mean?

A. did better than

B. looked down upon

C. caught up with

D. performed worse than

3.The message the author wants to deliver through the passage is that formal teaching______.

A. can start at different times in different countries

B. should not be started too early

C. is best carried out in Finland and Sweden

D. should include teaching children social and manual skills

4.Which of the following is NOT the opinion of Lilian Katz?

A. Children should be taught through first-hand experience.

B. Learning in a mixed-age class is good for children.

C. Running a shop can help children get good marks.

D. Puppet shows and drawing are useful ways in teaching children.

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