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Christmas Holiday Fun 2010!
The Christmas holidays are coming again. Here is our guide to Christmas holiday fun
in Peterborough!
Peterborough Museum
The Age of the Dinosaurs (恐龙) is the museum" s main attraction this holiday. Get
up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands--on exhibits! The museum is open
from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on
Sundays. Call 01733 864663 for details.
Saxon Youth Club
School holiday fun: Young people aged 13-19 will be able to produce their own music,
compete in spots activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon
Community Centre, Norman Road. Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from
3:00 pm. In addition, an aero ball match will take place on Thursday between 3:30 pm and
6 : 30 pm. Call 01 353 720274 for details.
Houghton Mill
Alice through the Looking Class-a new play of the family favorite on Monday. Bring
chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open 5:30 pro,
performance 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Tea room will be open until end of the interval. Adult
£10. Child £7. Family £20. Booking advisable on 0845 4505157.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Farmland Gaines: From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches, come and
join the Farmland Team. Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette
(玫瑰花饰) that is fit for a winner[ No need to book, just turn up between 12:00 pm
and 4:00 pm on Thursday. Suitable for children aged four and above, each child should
be together with an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price
Tickets Cost £7 per child. For further information, call 01223 810080.
B. Houghton Mill
C. Saxon Youth Club
D. Farmland Museum
B. £ 17
C. £27
D. £20
B. Watching a new play.
C. Competing in spots activities.
D. Visiting the dinosaur exhibition.
from on Tuesday.
B. two activities
C. three activities
D. four activities
that it will bring us some way nearer to "equality of opportunity".
Many people like to think of our present system of schooling as providing plenty of steps up
the ladder of success for clever children. It wouldn"t be good to think that no one who is really
bright can be missed out when the state system is obviously so complete. It is obvious, for instance,
that many children from less wealthy homes reach university or do well in other ways.
Unfortunately, we now have plenty of proofs that many children of every level of ability do
much less well than they could. For instance, during the years of national military service it was
possible to test the intelligence of all male 18-to-20-year-old. Half of those soldiers who were
placed in the two highest ability groups had left school at 15.
It has also been shown that the percentage of working class children going to university is
almost the same now as it was in 1939. One study of 5000 children from birth to 21 years old
shows that up to half the bright pupils from working class homes left school when they reached
16 years old. Moreover, there is no difference in intelligence between the sexes, but far more
boys than girls stay in education after 16.
It is clear from this and many other proofs that many children are still leaving school too early
to benefit from the prizes money, social respectability, and interesting jobs which higher
education gives. It is clear too that the reasons why such children leave have much to do with
their social background. Their parents often need the extra money another money-earner would
bring in; they don"t value education for itself because their own was probably dull and unhappy.
It is not so much that they force their sons and daughters to leave school, rather than they tend
to say, "It"s up to you."
A. a more enjoyable time at school
B. the same chances in society
C. the right to a better school
D. higher scores in intelligence tests
B. those with the least money get the best education
C. intelligent children are always selected by the system
D. only really clever children do well
B. fewer go to university than ever before
C. more than half leave school when they are 16
D. fewer boys than girls stay at school after 16
B. they have to give something to their family" s income
C. their school is a dull and unhappy place
D. their parents don"t allow them to make their own decisions
B. has not yet been achieved
C. is there for those who deserve it
D. has greatly improved our society
Start the tour following the route of San Bernardino Mountain and enter the Mojave Desert to the
State of Nevada, "the entertainment capital of the world". Upon arrival in the afternoon, you are free
at leisure. You may take an optional night tour to explore the prosperity of night life in Las Vegas and
see the famous shows such as the Fremont Street Viva Vision, Fountain Show at Bellagio and Mardi
Gras at Rio. Overnight.
Hotel: Stratosphere Hotel or Similar
Day 2 Las Vegas---Grand Canyon West Rim---Hoover Dam--- Las Vegas
In the morning, visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon (大峡谷). It is the
World"s Seventh Natural Wonder. As you gaze out from the rim, you"re viewing 2 billion years of geologic
history. Millions of people each year stand in awe at the canyon and leave with a sense of fulfillment and
realization that they have witnessed nature at her finest. You may take an optional visit to the "Skywalk",
which is the new gigantic construction built on the every edge of the Grand Canyon West Rim. The
Skywalk is suspended 4,000 feet above the Colorado River. This $60 million dollars bridge can withstand
the weight of 71 fully loaded Boeing 74 airplanes (more than 71 million pounds). It is the tallest man-made
structure in the world. From the bridge, you can step out onto the glass floor for a 720 degree view of the
Canyon. You may also take an optional helicopter or boat tour to see the true beauty of the Grand Canyon. Afterwards, proceed to Hoover Dam, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Industrial World.
(All customers are required to pay $67 admission fee to Grand Canyon West Rim upon arrival)
Hotel: Stratosphere Hotel or Similar
Day 3 Las Vegas---Chocolate Factory---Botanical Cactus Gardens---L.A.
Visit Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Gardens before leaving Las Vegas. Stop by
Barstow for a short rest before continuing to Los Angeles. Arrive in Los Angeles in the evening for a
wonderful conclusion of the trip.
Admission to Grand Canyon West Rim | $67.00/person |
Skywalk | $32.00/person |
Helicopter & Cruise | $179.00/person |
Las Vegas Night Tour | $25.00/adult;$20.00/child |
Las Vegas Show Ticket +transfer | $73.00/person |
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Register (注册) in person, by phone 264-8833,or by mail. Use form given. 178 IN Winchester St., Chicago Basic Photography This is an eight-hour course for beginners who want to learn how to use a 35mm camera. The teacher will cover such areas as kinds of film, light and lenses (镜头). Bring your own 35mm camera to class. Course charge: $ 50. Jan. 10, 12, 17, 19, Tues. &Thurs. 6:00-8:00 pm. Marianne Adams is a professional photographer whose photographs appear in many magazines. Understanding Computers This twelve-hour course is for people who do not know much about computers, but need to learn about them. You will learn what computers are, what they can and can"t do, and how to use them. Course charge: $ 75. Equipment charge: $10. Jan. 14, 21, 28, Sats. 7:00-9:50 pm. Joseph Saimders is Professor of Computer Science at New Urban University. He has over twelve years of experience in the computer field. Stop Smoking Do you want to stop smoking? Have you already tried to stop and failed? Now it"s the time to stop smoking using the latest methods. You can stop smoking, and this twelve-hour course will help you do it. Course charge: $ 30. Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Wends. 4:00-7:00 pm. Dr. John Goode is a practicing psychologist (心理学家) who has helped hundreds of people stop smoking. Typing This course on week-days is for those who want to learn to type, as well as those who want to improve their typing. You are tested in the first class and practice at one of eight different skill levels. This allows you to learn at your own speed. Each program lasts 20 hours. Bring your own paper. Course charge: $125. Materials charge: $ 25. Two hours each evening for two weeks. New classes begin every two weeks. This course is taught by a number of business education teachers who have successfully taught typing courses before. | |
1. All the courses listed above are offered to the people . | |
A. who live in the city of Chicago B. who are free in the evening C. who want to take some special courses D. who like to learn something new | |
2. Of all the courses mentioned in the passage, the shortest one is . | |
A. Understanding Computers B. Basic Photography C. Stop Smoking D. Typing | |
3. There are typing courses . | |
A. on Saturdays and Sundays B. from Monday to Friday C. from Monday to Saturday D. on each day in the week | |
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Sheffield Lincoln College of English Classes for foreign students at all levels 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and one course open all year. Small class (maximum 12 students), library, language lab and listening center, accommodations with selected families 25 minutes from London. Course fees for English for one year are $1380 with reduction for shorter periods of study. | |
1. _____ are admitted in. | |
A. Both foreigners and native speakers B. Only foreign beginners C. Only foreign advanced students D. Foreign students from beginners to the advanced | |
2. While you stay there, _____ will take care of you. | |
A. the school where you study B. the family you have chosen C. your classmates D. your parents | |
3. If you go there for one term course, you will pay _____ for it. | |
A. $1380 B. over $1380 C. much less than $1380 D. nothing |